I'm going to take a slightly different turn on this - my first port of call would be fuel / carb issues. It sounds like the engine runs until it warms up. Old fuel, partially blocked fuel filter (fuel starvation), blocked / old air filters (running rich), engine oiling up - look for blue smoke.
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- Sun Nov 17, 2013 1:42 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Misfire, then dead, mg b
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- Sun Nov 17, 2013 12:49 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Spitfire after-market replacement fuel gauge sender
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Re: Spitfire after-market replacement fuel gauge sender
Thanks guys I'll bear that in mind. The car's still off the road while the seats are rebuilt, so the fuel tank is still not filled properly - time will tell!
- Fri May 17, 2013 7:39 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Spitfire after-market replacement fuel gauge sender
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Spitfire after-market replacement fuel gauge sender
Hi,
Has anyone had to replace the fuel gauge sender unit on their Triumph Spitfire with the after-market version? The old and new units are visibly different and when located in the same position as the original the after-market version gives a reading 1/4 full when the tank is empty. When I ...
Has anyone had to replace the fuel gauge sender unit on their Triumph Spitfire with the after-market version? The old and new units are visibly different and when located in the same position as the original the after-market version gives a reading 1/4 full when the tank is empty. When I ...