> Jeff, perhaps you could elaborate on what the symptoms are when it quits.
> Does it stop abruptly, or gradually lose power and die. Does it start up
> right away, and if so how does it run? How long do you have to wait after
> you get home and let it sit before it runs fine again?
>
> I like your ideas, especially #1. The temperature compensator on the
> carbs is the first thing that comes to mind for obvious reasons. Did this
> behavior happen before and/or after the carb rebuild? It does sound
> either fuel or vacuum related. You might try plugging up all the emission
> vacuum lines at the carburetors, also the vacuum to the brake booster
> line. It might not run too well, but perhaps it will not die after 10
> minutes either, thereby providing another clue.
>
> Hope this helps.
> John
> 76 TR6 - Louisville CO (and heading up to Breck tomorrow)
>
> Well Gang,
> I'm about to give up and seek a professional. I'm at a lose on what is
> wrong
> with my 74 TR6. It has had a problem all summer long I can not locate.
> I'll
> work on it for a few days and then quit for a few weeks thinking it will
> come
> too me but has yet to do so.
>
> It will start up and run for about 10 minutes or so and when it gets up to
> temperature it cuts out and quits. the correct running time varies from
> each
> time I have tried it. I have manage to limp it home every trial run I've
> made
> but this last time it almost didn't restart at all after quitting.
>
> I have done a number of different things that others have suggested but
> none
> of them have produced any different results. Here is the list of things I
> have done trying to eliminate the problem.
>
> #1 Replace the ignition system with an electronic system (Fireball from
> moss).
> #2 Eliminate the ballast resistor and up grade the coil.
> #3 Rebuilt the carbs
> #4 Rebuilt the fuel pump.
> #5 Replaces all rubber fuel lines and replace the fuel filter.
> #5 Check and replaced most of the emission system egr lines and check for
> leaks.
> #6 checked the reassembly of the distributor.
>
>
> I do not know what to do next. Here is a list of things I have toyed with
> in
> my mind that might be wrong. Maybe this will give someone an idea what
> the
> deal is.
>
> #1 Improper carb rebuild..
> #2 Manifold leak noticed only after the car gets warm.
> #3 Incorrectly working egr valve.
>
>
> any ideas might be a help. The car has been doing this since the spring
> and I
> have had a busy summer thus no TR driving or time to work on it. I have
> had
> the car apart and it has only been back together for about 300 miles and I
> have not been able to enjoy it at all.
> thanks
> Jeff Slaton
> Murray Kentucky
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