Next time it happens reach back and open the filler cap. You could be
developing a vacuum in the tank that the pump can't draw against. If so
Vent the cap.
Don Spence
Video Production Centre
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net (Triumphs@Autox.team.net daily digest)
> Reply-To: owner-triumphs-digest@autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 6 May 2003 23:38:25 -0600
> To: triumphs-digest@autox.team.net
> Subject: Triumphs@Autox.team.net daily digest V1 #1546
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> Date: Wed, 07 May 2003 00:22:17 +0000
> From: "Allan Markby" <allan_markby@hotmail.com>
> Subject: TR6 intermttent stalling
>
> 1975 -TR6 Dual SU HS6 carb setup, mech fuel pump
> Occasionally (but not on full tank) car will develop a low bass exhaust
> noise, car will then stall. Push clutch in, wait 5 seconds, let clutch out
> car restarts.
>
> Not a problem on a lonely road but a little (lot) disconcerting in traffic.
>
> Suggestions so far - fuel pump is too tired (it is original), low dashpot
> oil level (topped up, problem still occurs), debris in the fuel - blocks
> filter occasionally, fuel stops pumping when stalled and clears the line?
>
> Any other suggestions before I replace the fuel pump and filter?
>
> Thanks,
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