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1500 Spitfridget Fixed

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Subject: 1500 Spitfridget Fixed
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 00:53:51 -0400
Thanks to all who offered their suggestions.


The problem was a combination of;  

Low oil level in the carbs 

Dirty air cleaners (very dirty!!)

Faulty fuel pressure regulator

And, the guys at the body shop "adjusted" the carbs.......


Thanks for all your help!

Kevin V.


______________________________________________________________________

Original Message;

> Hey All,
> 
> I got a call from a friend who has a Spitfire.  The car has been at 
the
> paint shop for the past 4 or 5 months.  The paint is finally finished 
and he
> has begun to drive it.
> 
> The car is a 1500, 20 over on the bore, mild street cam, dual 1.5 
SU's,
> electric fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator.  The motor is in 
excellent
> condition with about 5000 miles on a very well done rebuild.
> 
> It ran great when he took it to the paint shop but some problems have
> surfaced.
> 
> It won't idle very well and it runs rough.  He pulled the plugs and 
they
> were "black" from running rich.  New plugs and 60 miles later - same 
thing.
> 
> First, I will clean and check the carbs, which I suspect is the 
problem.
> 
> Since I'm accustomed to the 1275, my question is:
> 
> Is there anything specific to the 1500 I should be aware of?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Kevin V.

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