Mk2 won't go

"Graham L" wrote in news:i_ZKc.8231$ snipped-for-privacy@news-server.bigpond.net.au:

Sounds like the coil, whack another in and see what happens.

My XJ6 usually starts missing under power when the plugs are weak. The 420G started doing the same thing, so I replaced the coil, as the plugs were new, it fixed the problem.

Ron

Thanks, Ron. It had crossed my mind but the mechanic talked me out of it. I'll try it today.

GrahamL

Besides the coil the "Barbarian" mentioned ->What brand of plugs are you running? What is the heat range ?

Carbon fouling is typically caused by the folowing-

snipped-for-privacy@comcast.net (Blake Dodson) wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@posting.google.com:

Do not want to alarm you too much but I had the same problem on a Jeep CJ7 straight six, turned out to have a crack in the block

Nick

Cmon Ron, I knew it was you...but if you are projecting that to me you are simply wrong! Hell, I am a savage. ;-)

Blake (Nice website)

And a cracked block caused dry fouling?

Sadly, Mike, Bodecia, warrior queen is still in the garage with bits of her carburettors spread out on the bench. I can't find any problem with the diaphragms but I'm replacing them anyway as soon as they arrive in the post. Still open to suggestions.

Graham

Did it ever go???

Can we please have the outcome.

Ta.

This somehow reminds me of the time my cafe racer exhaust pipe clogged....

Good Luck.

Blake

Yes, Blake. That occurred to me, too. Plates can dislodge in mufflerr, for example. However, the Mk 2 has two separate exhaust systems, 3 cylinders each. All the plugs are fouling up at the same rate. With several other disasters to deal with over the last week, I haven't had time to look at it. I am going to replace the coil, condenser and spark plug leads. If that doesn't work, at least I'll have some spares. Graham