Fellow listers - I 'm happy to report that my TR6 is back at full power! The
cam rider containing the magnets for the Pertronix Ignitor has separated and
was causing the problem. One of the magnets must have dropped out or moved
causing the lack of power. Luckily I had a spare. When I installed the new
cam rider, viola back to full power.
Many thanks to Robert Gannon, Valerie, Dale, Larry and everyone else who
responded.
The Romagni's wrote:
> Fellow Listers:
>
> Here's a problem I hope some of you can help me with. My 1974 TR6 is
> suddenly without power. Here's the situation:
>
> I drove it to work yesterday with no problem. I filled the gas tank
> before parking it for the day. After work I drove about 30-40 mi to the
> golf course. The car ran perfect, plenty of power, no problems. After
> golf, I started the car and began the drive home. I noticed after about
> 5 mi, the car idled poorly, about 500 rpm. About half way home on the
> interstate, the car developed a random miss, then kept going. I also
> noticed the car didn't seem to have its usual power. The missing got
> worse as I drove on. After about 40 mi, the miss and lack of power got
> worse, so I got off the interstate. The car stalled at the top of the
> ramp, but I was able to start it fine. The power was definitely down,
> but no missing. Everytime I got to a light, I had to put it in neutral
> and keep the revs up to prevent it from stalling. I got the car home
> fine. I started the car today, but still no power. There is no big
> missing, but it doesn't idle smooth and when I rev it there is a
> noticeable lack of power.
>
> I have a Pertronix Ignitor on the car (no problems with that) and the
> emission equipment has been removed (no canister, egr, etc.). Have had
> the car for 4 yrs, carbs haven't been touched. I also checked the plugs,
> they look fine. Topped up the carbs with oil too.
>
> I'm thinking fuel first. Maybe replace the filter and go from there.
>
> What else should I look at?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Marty Romagni
> 1974 TR6
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