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1. Engine problem (score: 1): Author: Ben Willis <ben.willis@bt-sys.bt.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 15:37:08 +0100; Hello List, I am new to the world of Midgets with a 1973 MKIII 1275 in Blaze. The car has had a recent body restoration and looks lovely and hopefully will stay that way for a while despite the Engli; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00091.html (8,012 bytes)
2. RE: Engine problem (score: 1): Author: Jeff Zurschmeide <jzurschm@etec.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 09:03:55 -0700; Ben, I have an article of faith about motors, and this is as good a time as any to share it. As always, your mileage may vary, and it's subject to the exigencies of life on earth. If the head on your; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00095.html (9,436 bytes)
3. Re: Engine problem (score: 1): Author: Rick/Carolyn <walters@mail.softcom.net>; Date: Tue, 04 Aug 1998 09:27:56 +0000; Hi Ben, Well a tell all is the compression test. It will tell if you need a overhaul or not. Don't know what the good readings on a 1275 should be maybe someone else does though. How about it Frank o; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00098.html (9,756 bytes)
4. Re: Engine problem (score: 1): Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 12:56:47 -0400 (EDT); A general guide that I've seen (but not needed, knock on wood) is that if the smoke is worst at startup (after sitting) then it's probably the valve guide(s). FWIW... probably what you payed for it.; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00100.html (8,555 bytes)
5. Re: Engine problem (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Aug 1998 18:15:09 -0400; Ben Before you tear down the engine, do a compression test. All four cylinders should rear 120 psi or better. You may also have a missing or bad PCV valve (I'm not sure on UK spec engines as to what,; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00106.html (8,708 bytes)
6. Re: Engine problem (score: 1): Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory); Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 12:00:04 -0400 (EDT); Hmmm.... Just out of curiousity.... what, if any, emission stuff was on the UK spec cars? Did they even have a PCV valve? Do those of us who have de-smogged LBC's now have exactly what the UK spec h; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00134.html (8,188 bytes)
7. Re: Engine Problem (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 09:52:02 EDT; << I've asked for the Sprite email address with no response. Since my Sprite is a Healey and the engine is four cylinder, perhaps someone will/can give me a clue as to what to do. My 948 engine had b; /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00621.html (7,745 bytes)
8. Re: Engine Problem (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 09:13:27 -0700; Sounds like timing is off to me. I would check timimg, points, both condition and gap, then go to the fuel system once that is correct. To sign up on the Spridgets list, go to this link and do a sear; /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00631.html (8,399 bytes)
9. Re: Engine Problem (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 11:34:38 -0700; Try replacing the condenser. Heck, change the points, rotor, cap, wires, etc. Mike MacLean-60 Sprite /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net; /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00640.html (8,416 bytes)
10. Re: Engine Problem (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 16:02:51 -0400; Had same problem with my 948 after rebuilding it. I went back over the timing, points, and plug gap. Performance improved once I did a static timing verses strobe. My other problem is the reduced HP; /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00642.html (8,186 bytes)
11. RE: Engine Problem (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 15:37:04 -0500; There have been so many replies to this question, I'm not sure who originated it. But here's my $0.02 worth....make sure the distributor cam is not seized and that the mech advance springs and weight; /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00646.html (8,812 bytes)

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