[TR] TR6 stalling at idle

[Bob Labuz]

David,

How hot is it outside?

  I have never experienced this problem on my 72. But I did install 
Hitachi SU HS6 carbs to avoid the diaphram problems with the ZS 175s. My 
idle is constant around 800 RPM no matter how cold or hot it is outside. 
Once I got the engine all set up last year, it has run like I would 
expect a rebuilt engine with new carbs and distributor.

Have you checked your diaphrams? Oil in the dampers? Timing? P.lug 
condition?

Bob

BTW, I use the midgrade 89 octane in all my Triumphs. On 05/26/2012 
10:21 AM, David Soknacki wrote:
> Hi List!
>
> Am I the only TR6 driver who turns off his engine when stopped at red lights
> in hot weather? I do it because otherwise my engine sputters to a stall.
> This happens only when the engine and ambient temperature are hot. I have a
> stock engine, and have been using regular gas since I bought the car in
> 2003.
>
> My guess that the gas is boiling on its way to the carburetors. Is that
> right?
>
> I first thought that I might fix the problem by installing one of those
> stainless heat shields next to the carburetors, but no luck.
>
> So what to do?
> - buy premium gas?
> - put in a gas additive?
> - wrapping or coating the manifold?
>
> Many thanks for your advice.
>
> David Soknacki
> 74 TR6
> CF22072U