[Healeys] Loss of power after hibernation

[Achim Spethmann]

Hi group,

the mystery is unraveled.
The vacuum hose from the carburettor to the power brake unit had come
off the brake unit. I've spent a hose clip now.

Achim

>
> 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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