[Tigers] Tiger Stopped Running

[Dave Munroe]

Chris;

Just because the accel pump in the carb works doesn't mean the fuel pump is
working. The accel pump will squirt until the float bowl is empty.

Pull the fuel line off some where, (at the carb?) put the open end into a
container and turn on the ignition. See if the pump actually is pumping
fuel. If it is, one less thing to wonder about.

Dave

On Oct 24, 2017 3:45 PM, "Chris via Tigers" <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:

> 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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