I had this same problem on a '75 Spitfire. Among other things, I changed the
fuel
filter just in front of the fuel pump. It ran fine for a day or two, but then
the
same thing happened again. I couldn't get a mile away from home without it
quitting.
To my surprise, I found another fuel filter 6" from the fuel tank...I never knew
it was there. After I replaced that filter I never had the problem again. I
don't
know if this was an original location for the filter, or if it was on a TR6, but
it's worth a look.
Jim
'67 TR4/A
'68 GT6
http://www.geocities.com/britishiron2000
Jeff Slaton wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jeff Slaton
> To: triumps@autox.team.net ; 6pack@autox.team.net
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 11:21 PM
> Subject: 74 tr6 problems
>
> 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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