Ed, that is a typical sign of a high tension ignition
breakdown. Suspect ignition rotor cracked, cap has cracks, coil wire loose.
Peter C
==
At 09:36 AM 6/13/2007, Ed Purcell wrote:
>Hi Listers, I have a late TR4 with a fairly new Pertronix
>distributor. It ran fine for a while after installation. I
>attempted to adjust the ZS 175's due to a rough idle with poor
>results. I then reseated the jets and backed off three turns per
>the manual. The car now revs fine in neutral. On the road it cuts
>out. The higher the gear, the lower RPM the miss begins. Hence the
>greater the load the poorer the performance. All ideas appreciated. Thanks,
>
>Ed Purcell
>Clinton, TN
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