Bob:
I didn't check the distributor for wear, but I did install a new rotor and
distributor cap. The car only has 8K miles on it - all original so I am
going to assume that excess wear is not an issue.
The car seems to run best before it gets hot. Once the car has warmed up, I
get "sputtering" between 1500 and 2500 RPM. I can feel and hear the
roughness at those RPM, but I'm not sure anyone else can - at least my wife
doesn't notice .... but I'm not sure that means anything. It just always
feels like I should be downshifting to put a better load on the engine.
I will probably get it over to the mechanic this week. If he comes up with
a quick fix, I will post it for the benefit of the list.
Thanks for your reply.
Jack Radley
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Hutton [mailto:bob@calc.com.au]
Sent: Sunday, August 01, 1999 7:04 PM
To: Radley, Jack
Subject: RE: Carbs rebuilt but TR6 still sputtering........
Jack,
Is there any wear in the top bearing of your distributor. Significant wear
can cause poor running. To check, try jiggling the shaft by grabbing the
rotor and pulling/pushing it sideways. Shouldn't be any noticeable play.
Regards,
Bob Hutton
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Radley, Jack
Sent: Saturday, 31 July 1999 3:19
To: 'triumphs@autox.team.net'
Subject: Carbs rebuilt but TR6 still sputtering........
At the advice of several on the list, I have ordered a new distributor cap
and rotor to cure my 2000 RPM sputter.
Job seems simple enough, but I thought I would float the issue on the list
to see if there are any tricks. Seems to me I just have to keep the wires
straight. Anything else?
Jack Radley
76TR6
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