cutting out

[rockabillygilly]

Hiya every so often when i get to a junction my engine dies ( and no not stalling it lol) any ideas why this could be ???

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

Theres a good chance its petrol pump related, does it tick very quickly when it stops?

[rockabillygilly]

it ticks over fine most of the time i could be driving for a while then when i press the clutch at a junction it cuts out. But will start straight away first turn of the key

[bmcecosse]

Idle speed too low - raise it slightly (especially in winter) - also could be clutch going down too far and loading up the engine thrusts unnecessarily, and of course - increased drag from generator with lights/heater/wipers etc all in use. Also not helped by generally cold engine - fit a winter stat (88 C) to help keep it warm - and give a decent heater output!

[rockabillygilly]

thankyou any ideas where i can get a winter stat from cheers

[rockabillygilly]

ordered one from E.S.M

[DaisyMayFozz]

Check the piston in the carb rises and then drops freely and is not sticking- Mine did this and it was the cause of cutting out at junctions when the clutch was pressed.

[bmcecosse]

Don't pay over the odds for that stat (and you WILL need a gasket too) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-AUSTI ... 2a326359ef

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

Go easy attacking that thermostat housing aswell...

[rockabillygilly]

thanks guys