[Healeys] engine trouble

[Bob Spidell]

Just a SWAG: bad condenser could cause those symptoms.  Also, is fuel 
pump new?  What type (points, electronic)?  Maybe it wimps out under load?


On 9/5/2017 10:53 AM, Ed O'Neal wrote:
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> OK. Full tank of non-ethanol gas.  Replaced the fuel filter & fuel 
> pump, cleaned the carb inlet screens and checked the float valves.  
> All new copper fuel lines about two years ago – SAME PROBLEM.
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> WHAT NOW ???
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> Gentlemen,
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> The BJ7 has been up on jack stands for about 2 months while I did 
> transmission work. Upon completion, the engine was a little had to 
> start, but finally started.  On the road test, the engine would not 
> rev above 2,200 to 2,400 RPM – light bucking and missing.  I have 
> checked ignition – dwell & timing and fuel seems OK.  Almost feels 
> like the mechanical advance is stuck.  But I’m stalled.  Anyone had a 
> similar problem ???
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> Ed O’Neal
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