[Healeys] Loss of power after hibernation

[Bob Haskell]

Achim,

Confirm that the # 5 plug is firing with it removed from the cylinder head 
and grounded to the block.  Assuming that it is, I'd check the valves (gap 
and lift). If no spark, you could try a resistance test from the 
distributor cap posts to the plug caps. But, I'm no expert ...

Bob

Achim Spethmann wrote:
> Last week I woke up my BJ8 after hibernation and started for a first ride.
> 
> After ten minutes I noticed some loss of power and the engine began
> coughing and spitting. Back at home I checked the sparks and saw a wet
> spark on cylinder 5. Changing the spark didn't help. The next day I
> changed the spark plug, started the engine, the same as before. I
> changed the ignition cable with no effect. Rough running of the engine.
> When I pull of the spark plugs one after the other, there is no change
> in speed level on cylinder 5. Compression ratio is good, new spark, new
> spark plug, new spark wire. What can I do next?
> 
> Achim, Germany
> 1964 BJ8
> 
> 
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