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Re: Ailing 6

To: jmlozano@ismi.net, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Ailing 6
From: "Martin A. Secrest" <msecrest@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 15:06:55 -0400
References: <200005181852.OAA09584@main.ismi.net>
Valve clearances OK?

A long shot, but pop the fuel cap to make sure you don't have a vacuum problem 
with
the fuel line.

Where's your timing set with the electronic ignition?  Should be somewhere 
around
12 to 15 BTDC.

--
Martin Secrest
TR6, GT6

jmlozano@ismi.net wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> The beast is home.  Goodparts bushings, springs, sway bar, aluminum steering
> rack mounts, stainless steel shroud, sahved A-arms (for wheels), TRF 
>trunnions,
> ball joints, , Koni shocks, electrical fan, Crane electric ignition, Lucas
> sport coil, "Jet Hot" coated Monza exhaust, 2.5" exhaust, 24" Supertrapp, 16x7
> Panasports, 215x55x16 Kuhmos.  It looks good, it sounds good, does it run
> well.........NO!
> It idles well but under load it misses, this is more noticeable between 3,000
> and 4,000 rpm's.  Timing has been played with, fuel mixture has been played
> with, manifolds are not leaking.  I will check distributor wire, electronic
> lens pick up position, and timing (again).  Any other suggestions would be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> Jorge "stumped 6 driver" Lozano
> PS please respond quickly Tim Holbrook's little brother wants to get his hands
> in my car


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