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Post by Phil J on Jun 5, 2009 12:04:26 GMT 1
Having some issue's with jamie's mini  We can get it running, but only if set the dizzy to a crazy angle  it has to be set almost 1/4 of a turn to the right before the car will even think of starting, will then tick over but have a major miss when trying to drive it. We have changed points, condenser,leads, plugs and coil but still the same, spark at points and plugs, plugs are sooting up quickly though, Would this mean the timing is way out? why wont it start when the dizzy is set at the normal setting? Anyone got a box of matches? |
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Post by coedy on Jun 5, 2009 13:39:13 GMT 1
Check the fuelling if their sooting up? Otherwise iv no idea!
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Post by irish on Jun 5, 2009 15:10:10 GMT 1
ht leads on the right way around  |
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Post by thereddwarf on Jun 5, 2009 15:27:15 GMT 1
or the dizzy in 180 out? (the rotor arm bit)...i did that with medusa after her carb transplant...dohhhh
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Post by irish on Jun 5, 2009 15:30:39 GMT 1
vacuum pipe |
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Post by Phil J on Jun 5, 2009 16:07:58 GMT 1
Checked and double checked the leads, new vacum pipe fitted, will have to check the rotar arm but that is new too and i'm pretty certain its on correct |
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Post by irish on Jun 5, 2009 16:09:12 GMT 1
Checked and double checked the leads, new vacum pipe fitted, will have to check the rotar arm but that is new too and i'm pretty certain its on correct correct dizzy cap? |
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Post by Phil J on Jun 5, 2009 16:37:36 GMT 1
yeah, have double checked that, Think i wil have to strip it all down and set it all up from scratch again |
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Post by boycie101 on Jun 5, 2009 19:13:14 GMT 1
was gonna say the same as ju to be honest as sure that same symptoms we had |
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Post by Phil J on Jun 13, 2009 9:40:45 GMT 1
Did all of the abov e and no change, I have just changed the carb now when I try and start it there is fuel pumping out of the overflow pipe I have checked the float and that seems free, I then thought I might have put a 1275 petrol pump on and it is pumping too much fuel and the carb can not cope?? Is that possible or are 998 and 1275 pumps the same? |
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Post by thereddwarf on Jun 13, 2009 10:37:37 GMT 1
I pincked the fuel pump off byrons cabrio when i changed to carbs, and its still on there so unless that had a 1275 pump they should be the same....its not a seal or something like that gone in the carb?...also could try doing the tappet thigies incase its opening stuff at the wrong time?
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Post by daddypig on Jun 13, 2009 11:30:04 GMT 1
Hi,
Have you taken the needle out of the float chamber incase there is a blockage there. Normally you can remove the float by taking out the small pin and then there a small needle underneath which controls the flow.
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Post by daddypig on Jun 13, 2009 11:37:33 GMT 1
P.s. under the needle is a small hole which sometimes needs cleaning through.
Have a full carb and manifold which is still on 'blue' you can take it off and try it. The engine was running spot (rest of the car isn't).
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Post by Phil J on Jun 13, 2009 12:04:13 GMT 1
Just checked all the float and needles and they seem fine and clear Think It is time to make Jamie spend some money and start fitting new parts rather than 2nd hand now, Will keep on going for ever otherwise, Thanks for the offer though  |
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Post by boycie101 on Jun 13, 2009 13:07:50 GMT 1
like you said mate, might be time for a couple of new parts but have done that in the past + still not worked. usually something stupid stareing you in the face but sure you'll get there mate  have a day or 2 away from it + will most prob sort it straight away lol |
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Post by irish on Jun 13, 2009 16:25:09 GMT 1
ive got 4 or 5 carbs here mate if you want to borrow em and check it out,, |
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Post by Phil J on Jun 20, 2009 11:59:10 GMT 1
All sorted at last  It seems to be running spot on at last, just need to bleed the clutch and brakes now and hopefully it wil pass mot on mon / tues |
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Post by thereddwarf on Jun 20, 2009 15:08:42 GMT 1
wey hey...glad your getting it sorted....fingers crossed for the mot
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Post by taffy1967 on Jun 20, 2009 16:59:36 GMT 1
Yes nice one Phil.  |
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Post by boycie101 on Jun 20, 2009 21:41:19 GMT 1
great news phil |
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it has to be set almost 1/4 of a turn to the right before the car will even think of starting, will then tick over but have a major miss when trying to drive it. We have changed points, condenser,leads, plugs and coil but still the same, spark at points and plugs, plugs are sooting up quickly though, Would this mean the timing is way out? why wont it start when the dizzy is set at the normal setting?
It seems to be running spot on at last, just need to bleed the clutch and brakes now and hopefully it wil pass mot on mon / tues
