Engine Cutting out

[mickeytwonames]

Just as everything was going well my Mini Me (1956 splittie) but it has developed a charming habit of suddenly cutting out as it trundles along. Depress the clutch, pull the starter and away it goes. Does anyone have any ideas what might be causing this?

[bmcecosse]

Would really need to be a bad connection......when it happens - does the Ign light come on immediately? Other possibility is sticky fuel pump - but that usually gives spluttering/chugging before the engine stops altogether. Sudden /sharp cut off must be electrical. Check connections at coil and dizzy.

[mike.perry]

My Series MM cuts out occasionally, the ignition barrel is worn and the weight of the keys cuts the ignition.

[mickeytwonames]

Many thanks - it was connection at the coil

[lambrettalad]

But it's NEVER THE COIL

[ian.mcdougall]

Ah but it was not the coil IT WAS THE CONNECTION TO THE COIL THAT WAS AT FAULT

[bmcecosse]

EXACTLY!! Well done - that's usually the problem -' never ' the coil itself.......