Hi all
A couple of days the car suddenly started running bad, v poor tickover so if no throttle it would die, although misfiring all the way up the revband, seemed to clear if i buried the throttle totally. v strong smell of petrol
Next day i fired it up, perfect........but after a couple of miles the same.
Tried today, perfect........but a couple of miles later same thing, the first tme i took my foot off the throttle it cut out, i had to do the journey with a lot of left foot braking and heel and toe. If i bury the throttle it misses and it feels like lack of fuel although i know thats not always the case.
Now i remember something simular some years ago with a FSO, on inspection of the SU carb i found the tiniest spec of dirt, once removed it ran ok.
This car is fitted wtih 2x sidedraught Solex carbs. Haynes manual isnt too helpful to where to check for dirt. the fuel filter is new, but the petrol tank was low before i refilled it. I never use the choke as it wasnt set right by the previous owner, i did pull the choke (as this helped with the FSO prob to get me home) but it cut out instantly
Its guzzling gas like a alco drinks cider..........
this morning when it was fine at tickover i removed each ht lead and noticed the revs drop so i dont think its a plug or lead. Its doing a couple of miles first thats ok then the problem thats throwing me
Anyone got any thoughts? i know its really a case of being in the car and feeling it to get a good sense.
ta