[TR] Sputtering 59 TR3A

[Alex]

Hi Fred,
I am on my 2nd new condenser. Not being an electronic wiz, I must assume 1 
of them is good. So I will be looking at the carbs after I get the electrics 
eliminated. My research is pointing to weak ignition voltage, poor cylinder 
compression, wires, plugs and of course points, condenser, rotor and cap.
Alex
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "FRED E THOMAS" <frede.thomas2 at verizon.net>
To: "Alex" <ambritts at bellsouth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:42 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Sputtering 59 TR3A


> Only part that will cause the problems you describe are "CONDENSER" , 
> misadjusted float valve, misadjusted needle valve, I'll bet on the 
> condenser.  "
> FT"
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Alex" <ambritts at bellsouth.net>
> To: "Triumph List" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:04 PM
> Subject: [TR] Sputtering 59 TR3A
>
>
>> Follow up on the sputtering/misfiring. Changed out the champions with 
>> NGK's
>> BP6HS. (normal range) Marked improvement but still not there. Pulled the 
>> plugs
>> after 10 miles of 98% performance through the entire range. Top speed 
>> with
>> little or no breakup 90 mph. All 4 plugs covered in soot. I think the 
>> problem
>> is still there causing the fouling of the plugs. It will only be a matter 
>> of
>> time. So my question is........Bentley calls for a plug cap of .032". 
>> Moss
>> spec sheet for TR2 through TR4A .025". My plugs are set at .025". Any
>> opinions. Tomorrow I will switch out my sport coil from my TR6, new
>> distributor cap, compression check, timing. I want to change out one at a 
>> time
>> so I can zero in on the culprit. Needless to it still has the "SM" 
>> needles.
>> "SL" (lean) will be in the mix.
>> Alex Manzo
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