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[mini_morley]

Right:
The other evening i was out in my car. I had jsut filled up after running quite low. I was driving up a steep hill, over speed ramps (damn things) when the car started spluttering, and the was a loss of power. Stopped, and after have a poke round, called the AA out. THe man reckoned it was the points, took the dizzy cap off, and yes, they were a bit knakkerd (however the engine hadnt been running rough, so i had not looked at them, thinking all was ok) . he cleaned them up and we got home. I brought a replacment dizzy cap, rotor arm, points and condensor, and fitted them today. I ran the car up on the drive, revved it a bit, and it seemed fine, not of the sputtering. Earlier i wen for a drive. I went from where i live to the next town, about 7 miles, and drove round the town. I then had to wait at a set of traffic lights for about 2/3 miniutes. Upon pulling away, i had the same problem. I stopped and let the car cool down for about 5 mins, then went again. THe problem kept coming and going as driving, despite the different remidies i tried (choke out, driving gently, drivng hard).
Now i know my timing isnt perfect, which probably doesn't help, but can any body help? I want to get this sorted ASAP, please.
Thanks
Morley

Edited by mini_morley, 03 August 2007 - 08:32 PM.

[Dan]

Could be the coil or a fuel filter/system blockage problem (I am NOT saying this because you let the tank run low, that's another urban legend).

Could be other things too though including just a general tune up.

Edited by Dan, 03 August 2007 - 11:10 PM.

[Ethel]

Coil or plugs leads are a fair bet. Shame Argos don't do Mini spares or you could try the lot 'n take back the bits you don't need

[Retro_10s]

Hmmmm, all the suggestions sound pretty likely... though it could also be that your Float and needle valve need changing.

[minislapper]

Have you got the correct coil fitted?

[Leonard]

maybe the timing is too advanced. try 98RON fuel see of it helps

[mini_morley]

maybe the timing is too advanced. try 98RON fuel see of it helps

Ironicly i had just filled up with Optimax (well the murco equivilent), i tend to put a tamk of high octane (usually optimax) every 3 or 4 tanks. I put new HT leads on this evening and went for a drive, and the problem came back after about 10/ 15 mins of quick (dual carrigeway) running, then turning onto a back road. It was solved by letting it cool down a bit, then driving gently wiht the choke fully out, but after about 10 mins or so it returns, and i ahve to do the same thing, so i think it might ba a carb problem.
Next on the list is a new needle, fuel filter (it hasnt been done recently anyway), and coil, but i might book it in for tuning somwhen soon aswell, as its not perfect.
Thanks for the help, any more greatly appreciated!

Edited by mini_morley, 04 August 2007 - 09:46 PM.

[mini_morley]

bump

[taffy1967]

Probably time to get in touch with these people then: -

Burlen Fuel Systems link

[cowboy]

does it do this everytime you put in the optimax, if so stop doing it, its a higher octane so if your going to run your car on this you will have to adjust your timing accordinglly, or just use ron95, with out any problems

[mini_morley]

Its never done it before, and ive putting optimax in more than once, its only since the last time i put it in (wich was murco version). Im going to strip down my carb this week to give it a clea nup, and replace the needle while im at it, see if that helps. I dont really want to be buying a new carb...

[mini_morley]

All sorted, turns out it was the vacuum advance pipe was cracked.
Thanks to eveyone who gave me advice on the matter!

Edited by mini_morley, 07 August 2007 - 04:06 PM.

[sheree&the-gt]

Could be the coil or a fuel filter/system blockage problem (I am NOT saying this because you let the tank run low, that's another urban legend).

Could be other things too though including just a general tune up.

this will be the problem, common fault

ben x