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Re: Trouble with Spitfire

To: <dstauffa@csc.com>
Subject: Re: Trouble with Spitfire
From: "elliottd" <elliottd@look.ca>
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2002 16:29:18 -0500
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
References: <OF5527C188.766E77A3-ON88256B3A.006E9475@com>
dstauffa@csc.com wrote
>
> I've got a great 79 spitfire Ive had since 1980. It only has 43,000
> miles on it. Its always run great although I dont drive it much, but I do
> keep it running every few weeks to keep things oiled up. Ive never had a
> dilema like my current one. Heres my problem I hope you can advise me. The
> car suddenly started running poorly. Missing when hot, particularly over
> 2500 rpm, even in neutral. >

Try taking a reading of the compression, first cold then hot.  Remember to
keep the butterfly(s) open in the carb(s) to maximize air getting in.

Don Elliott, 1958 TR3A
Montreal, Canada

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