Hi Spitters,
I was traveling along slowly in typical M25 traffic. The engine was slowly
reducing its idle - until it decided to die. I got pushed off the motorway by
a nice Porcshe 911 driver. From there I tried a few more times - but it just
turned over - if I remember correctly - and it wasnt just the fumes of the M25
- it was a bit smokey and smelly too.
The car didnt overheat - it was running slightly hotter than usual - but no
more so than when Ive been stuck in traffic before - but it didnt overheat.
There I waited until a recovery guy came and took a look.
The car now started, but didnt want to idle anything under 1500rpm. So the guy
adjusted the idle and I was on my way. I took the next exit and headed home
instead of work. I drove about 25 miles until I broke down - and then 25
back.
So, a fuel supply problem - but why won't it go below 1500??
James
1977 Pimento Red Spit
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