John
In addition to Michael's suggestions, check the floats for proper fuel
level. If too low the fuel is more likely to boil.
Good luck
Bob Tarwater
Michael Salter wrote:
>Hi John,
>The problem sounds like fuel boiling in the carburetors to me.
>To check this trickle some cold water over the carburetors when the
>problem occurs and see if it goes away.
>If that is the cause you need to check your heat shields and carburetor
>insulation blocks.
>
>Michael Salter
>www.precisionsportscar.com
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
>On Behalf Of tom felts
>Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 7:47 AM
>To: John Peak; Healey List
>Subject: RE: Poor idle when hot
>
>Any chance it is not getting sufficent fuel. Does the fuel pump click
>faster and faster as it gets hotter? Could be trash in the fuel line.
>
>
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>
>
>
>>[Original Message]
>>From: John Peak <redbn7@yahoo.com>
>>To: Healey List <healeys@autox.team.net>
>>Date: 6/29/04 7:02:14 AM
>>Subject: Poor idle when hot
>>
>>List,
>>
>>Perhaps some of you can help me diagnose a problem. My BN7 (HD6 carbs)
>>
>>
>runs great and idles smoothly until hot. By hot I mean like after
>driving
>for half an hour in 90 degree temps (I live in south Florida). It then
>becomes unable to sustain an idle. It just idles rougher and slower
>until
>it dies. I suspect an ignition problem although all components were
>replaced within the last 18 months. Any suggestions as to likely
>culprits?
>
>
>>
>>Thanks,
>>John
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