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[Healeys] Fuel problem--BJ8

Subject: [Healeys] Fuel problem--BJ8
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:49:41 +0100
References: <CAB3i7LJcU1e8gz5P2d3mO3jwBPCfSc8TN000q4sZag-30BTMXQ@mail.gmail.com> <20120324151421.UZLCP.20204.root@pamxwww04-z01> <004101cd09fd$2b28c340$817a49c0$@verizon.net>
Sounds more and more like an ignition problem: coil on the way out, old 
plug leads, dicey wire coil-distributor, intermittent ignition switch...
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
>> Recently have developed what I feel is a fuel starvation problem on
>> the Bj8.  Happens very seldom.
>>
>> History:
>> there is no filter inside the tank---removed years ago I have replaced
>> the in-line fuel filter that I installed after removing the sock
>> filter inside the tank.
>> the pump points were pretty worn, and I have filed the inside ones
>> down and added a new "outside: "flexible" one with fresh points on that
> side.
>> I have a back-up pump in the line
>> System has worked flawlessly for 12 years.
>> Starvation appears when outside temp is high and car temp is high.
>> when I say starvation, I mean it starts to skip and miss---does it for
>> maybe 10 sec and clears up and car runs very smoothly.
>> all lines are in good condition and there are no leaks from the fuel
>> bowl or lines.
>> fuel cap appears to be non-vented but I have used this cap for years
>> with no problems at all.
>>
>> I'm open to any advice and/or suggestions.
>>
>> thanks
>> tom

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