Halifax to Whitby - hopefully

Post by **R_Parr** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:20 pm

Unfortunately my moggie has been misbehaving for far too long now. The engine seems to just cut out, generally when in one gear for too long however it does also happen randomly.

It has been to the garage 3 times now, new distributor cap, spark plugs, points, air filter, oil, but it just keeps happening.

Im driving to Whitby from Halifax on Saturday with my girlfriend and dog and I just hope we can make it!

Here are some videos of me trying to start it after it cut out, I had been driving for about 5-10 mins at this point so there was no need for the choke.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ73QxbyEbI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YECDGz4XwI4

Cheers,
Rhys.

Post by **toginthemog** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:47 pm

It could be fuel pump points does the fuel pump sound like its ticking if not when it stops lift the bonnet and tap the fuel pump next to the battery if it starts to tick then a new set of points will be your next job it could also be the float chamber sticking in the carb

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:51 am

Most likely is indeed fuel pump - or can be vacuum in the petrol tank caused by blocked breather in the filler cap - or wrong cap fitted! I notice you don't mention new rotor arm (firm favourite for failure) or new points or condenser (second fav). Would be wise to change them too - the parts cost is tiny, and easily fitted.

Post by **ASL642** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:20 pm

Try fuel pump points - they may need cleaning.