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by richardjjeffries
Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cutting out in traffic
Replies: 9
Views: 3273

Thanks for all replies, the fuel pump going mad rings a bell!

I'll try moving the fuel pump but I guess the real solution would be to stop it getting so hot under the bonnet in the first place?
by richardjjeffries
Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cutting out in traffic
Replies: 9
Views: 3273

Thanks for the info. My reasoning behind the vapour lock is that it doesn't seem to be an issue in winter (if I remember correctly it hasn't happened in the cold) or if I get stuck in a jam outside my front door (i.e. with a cold engine).

I'll certainly try what you've suggested. Thanks again
by richardjjeffries
Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cutting out in traffic
Replies: 9
Views: 3273

Cutting out in traffic

Hi, I've got a 55' series II morris and it starts without issue and generally runs fine, however when caught in traffic it starts to run rough and eventually cuts out. When left for 1/2 an hour it starts running fine again as if nothing was wrong. Unfortunately stuck in traffic on the A406 is the la...