[Healeys] Rough running

[WILLIAM B LAWRENCE]

Sounds like the standard, factory correct Healey vapor lock. When the engine is turned off residual heat soaks out of the engine and boils the fuel in the float bowls. Try cooling the float bowls with a spray of water or a wet rag. If that solves it you know the problem, although not necessarily the solution.

Bill Lawrence
BN1 #554
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From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Keith Pennell via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 3:26 PM
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Subject: [Healeys] Rough running

Two days ago I took the BJ8 out for its every-four-month exercise.  Just as before it ran beautifully for the first 8 or so miles then began to develop a miss.  Temp gauge around 180 and ambient temp 80-82 F.  When I stopped for some photo taking it would not restart (as I was afraid it would).  Temp gauge above 220.  After a 20 minute cooling off and allowing the temp to drop below 200 it reluctantly restarted, still with a miss, and I hurried on home.
Any thoughts on what is the cause of this behavior?
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