Mini Mad
Posted 03 January 2020 - 11:04 AM
So it has improved since spraying with silicon spray. But taking it for 30 mile motorway drive (damp, no direct rain), I could feel it was losing power at times. And when it did, the temperature needle went up (theory is build up of gas in cylinder = when it does combust, too much?).
So I will clean up the distributor now. I cannot find instructions on this so will have to use commonsense.
Up Into Fourth
Posted 03 January 2020 - 12:20 PM
Herr Otto designed the engine to have a valve that opened every other revolution, releasing pent up pressure.
If you are getting a build up of gas in the cylinder, may I suggest that you seek his advice.
Mini Mad
Posted 08 March 2020 - 05:16 PM
So from my point of view, problem is all solved. I went ahead and bought new leads, distributor cap, and the rotary component inside the distributor. About 30 pounds and 30 minutes of work. Improvements noted:
- massive difference in acceleration
- no misfiring
- no overheating (caused by misfiring/build up of fuel on eventual firing?)
- rain has no impact at all
- much more efficient on fuel (haven't measured exactly)
Just a brand new car really! Thanks everyone :)
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