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Re: BN2 engine run-on

To: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
Subject: Re: BN2 engine run-on
From: "Alan Seigrist Blue 100" <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 09:15:08 +0800
Jack -

The engine in a 100 won't run on if you use 89 octane or better.  In a
3000, unfortunately, you need high test.... which I buy here at the
pump in Hong Kong !

:-P

Alan

'53 BN1 '64 BJ8

On 3/9/06, Brashear, Jack, N <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com> wrote:
> Hi All, my friend has only run his fresh BN2 engine a few times since a
> total overhaul.  He claims to have 8.6 to 1 compression and he has done
> his initial timing, carb settings, etc. up using a vacuum gauge.  He
> started with 5 gallons of 87 octane fuel in the tank.  Anyway, he has a
> run-on problem and would like to know what he can do to stop it short of
> engaging the clutch while in gear.  Any feedback besides using an anti
> run-on accessory would be appreciated.  Many Thanks!!
> Jack




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