It would seem that a faulty condenser was the cause of the misfire.
I checked over a few things, then tried fitting a new rotor arm with no improvement.
Then changed the condenser and immediately saw a massive improvement. No Backfire, no misfire.
Two short test drives and it's looking good so far.
Also fixed the exhaust issue with the arrival and fitment of a new 3-part stainless steel system.
Very nice. Quite easy to fit (even without a pit or proper Ramp), and it doesn't foul the bulkhead like the old one.
Tiddles is now running much sweeter, smoother and quieter than before and I've got my Moggy grin back!
BigG
New Moggie Owner in Scotland just saying Hi!
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Re: New Moggie Owner in Scotland just saying Hi!
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Re: New Moggie Owner in Scotland just saying Hi!
Excellent.
It's always the condenser, as a rule, unless you have a Dizzy Doctor one or an "electronic" ignition!
It's always the condenser, as a rule, unless you have a Dizzy Doctor one or an "electronic" ignition!
68' 4-door Saloon, another 'Monty'.
Re: New Moggie Owner in Scotland just saying Hi!
The throttle return spring has absolutely nothing to do with the so called 'choke'.... Backfiring can only happen if there is unburned fuel in the exhaust - perhaps aided by the presence of air from the leaking exhaust - but the real problem was mis-firing caused by (apparently - and likely) the failing condenser.
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Re: New Moggie Owner in Scotland just saying Hi!
Yup, thanks for the info!bmcecosse wrote:The throttle return spring has absolutely nothing to do with the so called 'choke'.... Backfiring can only happen if there is unburned fuel in the exhaust - perhaps aided by the presence of air from the leaking exhaust - but the real problem was mis-firing caused by (apparently - and likely) the failing condenser.
Now sorted.
cheers!
G
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