[Healeys] FW: Still Missing under load 64 BJ8

[Ronald J. Ray]

This probably has been investigated as well, but back in the early 1970s my
Healey would run great until it warmed up. Then it would either just stop
running altogether or miss.  The problem was the fuel pump would tire out
after a several minutes of use.

Ron


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Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW:  Still Missing under load 64 BJ8


I come belatedly to this subject.
I have driven four Healeys since 1965.
I have weathered most of their problems.

When I hear of disfunctions related to warm or hot engines I look to the
coil.
Some coils have an internal ballast resistor; such coils become hot to the
touch because all of the
IxIxR heat ends up in the coil, making it less efficient. Many such coils
have been sold as high-output replacement devices. They probably work well
in
cooler climates.

Your problem might be resolved by installing a coil that requires an
external
ballast resistor; such coils run so much cooler. An added attraction; cold
starting is much improved.

Bill Huck - BN-1