I had something much like this years ago on a Lancia. But it my case the
engine wouldn't rev higher than 3000 rpm. Caused by failure of the
mechanical advance in the distributor. If your engine revs freely up to
5000 or so then I'd guess its blocked exhaust, or drivetrain / brakes.
Peter S
----- Original Message -----
From: Fred Thomas <vafred@erols.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 16, 1999 4:28 AM
Subject: big tester
>
> Listers, this actually happened (model A) and will give some of you a
> good test of engine trouble shooting = after installing my brand new
> engine and one loud back-fire, readjusted the timing, and she started
> right-up, this car has everything brand new, all in perfect working
> order, idle is perfect, timing is perfect, cam is perfect, no vac.
> leaks,by the book everything is in perfect working condition, but, the
> car will not go over 10 MPH no matter what you try to do, whats wrong
> ????? Correct answer gets a drink in Portland from our most gracious
> "Volunteer". "FT"
>
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