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#1 73innocenti

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Posted 01 November 2014 - 03:31 PM

I have a 1983 998 single carb Mini has point distributor ,ON acceleration cars runs rough , Revving engine will standing still part throtle i can hear a miss . When driving down on power and a distinctive stumble from the engine . Plugs ,condenser.coil . All recent additions . 



#2 KernowCooper

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Posted 01 November 2014 - 06:18 PM

I would recheck the points and see if they have closed up due to heal wear, what about converting to a aftermarket electronic ignition it make the car more reliable as todays quality on points and condensers can vary. Accuspark/Powerspark/Britpart all do a kit for less then £30







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