[Spridgets] Engine Woes

[Allen Hefner]

I think I would tend to agree with Ron. Grab the dizzy and see if it is a
bit loose. I had a heckova time getting the clamp tight on my '77 Midget.
At the very least, reset the timing and see how it runs.

The dizzy bushings also wear, causing it to wobble. That's why you should
always drop a drop of oil down the shaft when you replace the rotor.

Remember, most problems with carbs are actually electrical.

 Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget



On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 2:08 PM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Spridgets,
>
>  Took the red thing out for a drive today. All was going well until
>  all of the sudden it started to miss, acting like it's running on
>  two or three cylinders. I checked the cap and rotor and it all looks
>  good. Checked the plugs and plug wire connections, again all good.
>  It has a Crane so it's not the points or condensor. I got it stared
>  up again and it still misses.. I pulled the air cleaner and watched.
>  Both pistons rise the same amount at the same time,
>
>  BUT.... MIST would blows back out of #2 carb. Puff, Puff, Puff....
>
>  Have a burned a valve?
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                          mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403  "the red thing"
>
>  Dragons love you. You're crunchy and good with ketchup.
> ------------------------