I know what you mean, i would wait until you have a couple of willing hands with you before you go out, i did the same with mine and i can go out in it with confidence now. well worth a try.
Tony.
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- Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:32 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
- Replies: 54
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- Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:17 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
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Re: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
Good luck with it.
Tony.
Tony.
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:31 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
- Replies: 54
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Re: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
Mine is auto as well and goes really well. my pal who has one had a similar problem with lack of top speed. his was down to the timing. we set by ear advancing it and it now goes like stink. Have tried setting it without a timing light?
Tony.
Tony.
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:56 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
- Replies: 54
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Re: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
Have you tried yours with and without airbox? mine ran terrible without.
Tony.
Tony.
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:21 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
- Replies: 54
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Re: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
Hi gents, finally found the problem. when go 12volt with an inline ballast, you must remove the wire from the starter and replace it with another direct to the the coil... it then gives a spark when cranking.. Totally stupid idea!! Bad running was down to weak mixture on back carb and running withou...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 1:03 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
- Replies: 54
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Re: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
All the earths have been checked and cleaned Ian, even put jump leads on direct to the block as well.
Tony.
Tony.
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 1:00 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
- Replies: 54
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Re: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
One new set of leads complete and one set off another running car Alec.
Tony.
Tony.
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:07 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
- Replies: 54
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Re: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
Hi Alec, yes checked with dwell meter all items fitted have been checked and all items replaced for a second time off a good running car. I must be missing something somewhere.....
Tony.
Tony.
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:32 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
- Replies: 54
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Re: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
Electronic distributor Alec and a points distributor. Also two different 12 volt coils off running cars. All the low tension wiring has been replaced, every terminal has been replaced along with caps and ht leads twice. That is why i am awake at night wondering what on earth it could be :lol: I have...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:57 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 4970
Re: 2500S engine reluctant to start and barely runs.
Hi Alec, everything you have mentioned is spot on. the king lead spark and plug spark are equal in power. I bet you are sat there thinking about this..... i am the same Alec apart from it is keeping me awake at night :lol: :lol: I keep hoping someone will say. I know what that is. Many thanks Alec. ...