Misfire update.
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2003 9:54 pm
Here goes. I thought it was the mixture or a sticky carb. I had the carb off and cleaned, re-fitted and tuned it. Checked the electrics and no problems there either. Gave up after about 8 hours in total. Phoned a mobile tuner who came out today. Turns out it is No.2 cylinder has a faulty exhaust valve. Probably burnt out 
Not only that but the vacuum pipe from the distributor is not working as the base plate to the distributor is jammed solid So, I now need a distributor and another head. I can't be messed around having that one reconditioned so it seems an opportune time to go unleaded.
Ah, the joys of period motoring
Not only that but the vacuum pipe from the distributor is not working as the base plate to the distributor is jammed solid So, I now need a distributor and another head. I can't be messed around having that one reconditioned so it seems an opportune time to go unleaded.Ah, the joys of period motoring