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Re: [TR] TR4 Cutting Out Under Load

To: "Ed Purcell" <epurcell05@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] TR4 Cutting Out Under Load
From: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:45:19 -0400
On Wednesday 13 June 2007 10:36 am, 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
>
Ed,

I agree with Peter.

In addition to the coil, take a look at that little wire inside the 
distributor that goes from the coil to the points.

Mine failed on the 3 a few years back. When under load the advance kicks in 
and was stretching the wire out of its connector.

Replaced the wire and no more cut out under load.

Bob


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