Hi David
I had a similar problem with my vitesse.
It turned out to be the float valve on the front carb.
So I changed the float valve and the
I used Andrew turner for the bits.
on http://www.andrewturner.co.uk/
or probably canley classics
http://www.canleyclassics.com
list carb parts.
Hope this helps Regards Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Templeton" <davidt@opentext.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Cc: <SPIT6CGT6@egroups.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 3:40 AM
Subject: Really wierd behaviour
> Tonight, the wife and I tried to take the Spitfire to our car club
meeting.
> We got down the road and she ( the car that is :-) ), wouldn't rev higher
> than 3500rpm and there was no power. When I let her idle at the lights she
> just puttered and stopped. I just had her out about 4 days ago and
> everything was fine. I checked the rotor and nothing unusual, the plugs
> looked okay. I am wondering if it could be a fuel starvation due to a
> clogged filter? Would I see this kind of behaviour? Where else can I look?
>
> The engine is a '73 GT6+ and is bone stock. Ignition is stock with points
> etc. Like I said been driving great until this tonight.
>
> Thanks in advance
> David Templeton
> '74 Spitfire - no go
> '59 TR3a - go good, now that owner is better trained
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