<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div></div><div>What will also happen is that the clogged filter can flow enough that it can keep up with light running and idle operation but as soon as you get on it a bit, the pump can’t draw enough through the filter and the float bowl runs dry shortly after. The effect is a pretty sudden loss of power. </div><div><br></div><div>Theo</div><div><br>On Oct 24, 2017, at 8:04 PM, Tom Witt via Tigers <<a href="mailto:tigers@autox.team.net">tigers@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><span>Fuel filters are notorious for clogging when inactive. The fine particles are permeable if churned on a near daily basis. But let them sit and they tend to solidify. I had a car that I used daily and it was always fine. But I parked it at my friends house for a 10 day vacation and NOTHING got through the filter when I went to return home.</span><br><span></span><br><span>-----Original Message----- From: Ron Fraser via Tigers</span><br><span>Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 5:58 AM</span><br><span>To: <a href="mailto:chuwe@kc.rr.com">chuwe@kc.rr.com</a> ; <a href="mailto:tigers@Autox.Team.Net">tigers@Autox.Team.Net</a></span><br><span>Subject: Re: [Tigers] Tiger Stopped Running</span><br><span></span><br><span>Chris</span><br><span></span><br><span>Ignition problems shut the engine down immediately</span><br><span></span><br><span>Fuel problems generally the engine slows to off</span><br><span></span><br><span>If you think it is the ballast resistor - bypass it with a jumper wire</span><br><span>across the ballast resistor - this will send 12v to the points continuously.</span><br><span></span><br><span>You said it acted like it ran out of gas - check the float level and fuel</span><br><span>level, check for debris in the main jets, check the choke to make sure it is</span><br><span>working correctly</span><br><span></span><br><span>Ron Fraser</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>-----Original Message-----</span><br><span>From: Tigers [<a href="mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net">mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net</a>] On Behalf Of Chris via</span><br><span>Tigers</span><br><span>Sent: Monday, October 23, 2017 9:43 PM</span><br><span>To: <a href="mailto:tigers@autox.team.net">tigers@autox.team.net</a></span><br><span>Subject: [Tigers] Tiger Stopped Running</span><br><span></span><br><span>I'm hopeful some folks on the list might be able to point me in the right</span><br><span>direction. I'm currently finishing up the restoration on my Tiger and went</span><br><span>to move it outside today to create space in the garage to work on the seats.</span><br><span>The car started fine, as it always does. But, then it acted as if it were</span><br><span>running out of gas and stalled. I checked and I do have gas, the fuel pump</span><br><span>is working and gas squirts in the carb. the problem appears to be on the</span><br><span>ignition side. It will fire and sputter here and there, but won't run fully.</span><br><span>I'm running stock ignition with points. The distributor, coil and ignition</span><br><span>wires are new. I did not replace the ballast resistor - it appears to be</span><br><span>original equipment. Is there a chance it could be failing? What are the</span><br><span>symptoms and is there a good way to test? I realize diagnosis over the</span><br><span>internet is difficult, but a couple ideas for me to check would be great.</span><br><span>I'm hoping to enjoy a few Fall days in the Tiger before snow flies!</span><br><span>Thank you in advance,</span><br><span>Chris</span><br><span>_______________________________________________ </span><br><span></span><br><span>---</span><br><span>This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.</span><br><span><a href="https://www.avast.com/antivirus">https://www.avast.com/antivirus</a></span><br><span></span><br><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span></span><br><span><a href="mailto:tigers@autox.team.net">tigers@autox.team.net</a></span><br><span></span><br><span>Donate: <a href="http://www.team.net/donate.html">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a></span><br><span>Archive: <a href="http://www.team.net/archive">http://www.team.net/archive</a></span><br><span>Forums: <a href="http://www.team.net/forums">http://www.team.net/forums</a></span><br><span>Unsubscribe: <a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/tsmit@shaw.ca">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/tsmit@shaw.ca</a></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>