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Re: misfire, exhaust, etc.

To: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
Subject: Re: misfire, exhaust, etc.
From: Rick/Carolyn <walters@mail.softcom.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 20:19:29 -0800
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
References: <364DB634.7905@hol.gr>
Reply-to: Rick/Carolyn <walters@mail.softcom.net>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Hi Evangelos

I just ran into this my self.  It was the Dist cap, I had a side exit
Dist. cap.  The screws holding wires in had backed off a little.  I
screwed them in and no more miss.

Rick

Evangelos G. Makris wrote:
> 
> Hello Spridgeteers,
> 
> after going over the car today, I'd like to ask the list a few q's.
> 
> a. I noticed a misfire every 1 second at 3,000 rpm. It's a steady
> small hiccup. Checked the plugs, they have a healthy colour and
> gap is correct. What else could it be?
> 
> b. My car (66 Sprite Mk3) has the single box exhaust system.
> Does your exhaust go below or above the rear axle? Mine goes
> below it. Is this correct?
> 
> c. Is there a "direct water tap" for the heater? I'd like to
> bypass the troublesome water tap and still use the heater - yes,
> it is cold here too now! I know there is one such thing for
> 0.625" bore hoses but ours is 0.5", right?
> 
> Thank you,
> Evangelos

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