[BOUNCE triumphs@Autox.Team.Net: Non-member submission from [Bollen
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Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 23:02:03 -0400
From: Bollen <stu.jo@ibm.net>
Reply-To: stu.jo@ibm.net
Subject: Re: Poorly running TR6, more clues?
Pete & Aprille Chadwell wrote:
> With the help of Philip E. Barnes, I reset the ignition trigger using the
> correct procedure from the installation instructions for the Allison
> electronic ignition. The problem persists for now. I did contact Crane
> Cams, and they tell me that the unit either works or it doesn't. There's
> no in-between. The tech told me to turn out the lights and check under the
> hood while the motor is running (in darkness) to look for any visible
> arcing. Did this, and none was apparent. He also suggested that I clean
> the ground wire connection to the chassis. He said it would be a black
> wire coming out of the box, but checking my system, it is the purple wire
> that is connected to a ground. The black wire is connected to one side of
> the coil. There is a tag on the purple wire which IDs the wire and on it
> is the word "ground"... actually, the g and part of the r have been worn
> away, but I think this is enough to verify a properly connected system, and
> besides, it has run with no problems since 1989!!
>
> My next step is to (possibly) change plugs. I'm running BPR6ES NGKs right
> now. I think I'll switch to BPR5ES, since for some reason I like NGK
> plugs. But, why would the plugs SUDDENLY go bad? It's been quite a while
> since I've replaced the cap and rotor... according to my service records,
> the current cap and rotor have seen about 26,000 miles or so. In that
> case, why would the cap and/or rotor SUDDENLY go bad?
>
> I'm still considering fuel delivery, but it is still low on my list.
>
> I'd appreciate any more input!
>
> Pete Chadwell
> 1973 TR6
Pete, it isn't true they either work or not at all. My 6 developed a bad
miss under load, and they replaced the unit. As soon as I put my old
points back in the car ran fine.
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