[Healeys] Engine problem

[Tracy Drummond]

Jack,

As Mike states this is pretty common.  Try to run a higher octane say 94 or
96 (if you can get it).  I put a few gallons of 110 in the Healey over the
weekend since it was left over from the racecar and no, none zero run-on.

But since you likely cannot get high octane at the pump you need a better
way to kill the engine.  A gentler, kinder way to kill the engine than a
clutch pop is:

Set the emergency brake.
Put it in a higher gear (4th).
Slowly release the clutch until the engine just begins to load and then turn
off the ignition.

You should find this to be a bit easier on the tranny etc and will avoid
those embarrassing moments when you pull up all shiny and the gals all
waving and smiles.

Glad to see you have gotten it on the road.

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org
VP/Events Director GGAHC  www.goldengatehealeys.com

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Ph.J.Aeckerlin
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 5:32 AM
To: Healey forum
Subject: [Healeys] Engine problem

Friends,
Wednesday last I received my license plates and at last, after 6 and a
half years, I am able to take my BJ8 out on the road. It's a fantastic
experience but I have one point which worries me. When I switch the
ignition off after a run of, say, half an hour, the engine continues to
run for a few seconds. Very irregular, the engine shakes like hell until
it dies out. I therefore now put my foot on the brake and release the
clutch whilst in 1st gear - that does stop the engine but I don't like
this kind of rough treatment.
The ignition is a 123 electronic ignition, the carbs were synchronized
by a pro, the engine was overhauled by a pro - what can be the reason
and what can I do to stop it?
Many thanks in advance for your reaction.
Regards,
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432
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