[Tigers] Tiger Stopped Running

[chuwe at kc.rr.com]

Thanks Ron - I did a few more tests this morning. I bypassed the ballast resistor and no change. I also have power on both side of the coil and the points are firing.
On the fuel side, the accelerator pump seams to be functioning fine and delivering gas properly (new carburetor as well). I'll dig a little deeper on the fuel side of things too. I also wonder about the coil. Although it is new, it came from Orielly Auto Parts and I have had items like this fail from there before. Thoughts?
-Chris

---- Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote: 
> Chris
> 
> Ignition problems shut the engine down immediately
> 
> Fuel problems generally the engine slows to off
> 
> If you think it is the ballast resistor - bypass it with a jumper wire
> across the ballast resistor - this will send 12v to the points continuously.
> 
> You said it acted like it ran out of gas - check the float level and fuel
> level, check for debris in the main jets, check the choke to make sure it is
> working correctly
> 
> Ron Fraser
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tigers [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Chris via
> Tigers
> Sent: Monday, October 23, 2017 9:43 PM
> To: tigers at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Tigers] Tiger Stopped Running
> 
> I'm hopeful some folks on the list might be able to point me in the right
> direction. I'm currently finishing up the restoration on my Tiger and went
> to move it outside today to create space in the garage to work on the seats.
> The car started fine, as it always does. But, then it acted as if it were
> running out of gas and stalled. I checked and I do have gas, the fuel pump
> is working and gas squirts in the carb. the problem appears to be on the
> ignition side. It will fire and sputter here and there, but won't run fully.
> I'm running stock ignition with points. The distributor, coil and ignition
> wires are new. I did not replace the ballast resistor - it appears to be
> original equipment. Is there a chance it could be failing? What are the
> symptoms and is there a good way to test? I realize diagnosis over the
> internet is difficult, but a couple ideas for me to check would be great.
> I'm hoping to enjoy a few Fall days in the Tiger before snow flies!
> Thank you in advance,
> Chris 
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