18 replies to this topic

[terry everall]

Steve's engine refusing to start for some reason an its 3 sisters this Sat
Its definately the electrics as plugs are a bit wet.I can replace crank sensor and coil pack but do not have a throttle pot ( connects to MBE loom)
Anyone got one available that they could post to me so I can try it? Will return it asap and reimburse postage etc

Terry 07767836234

[Darrell O'Neill]

I take it you mean a Throttle pot, and not a TPS for carbs Terry? (I have a TPS)

[terry everall]

Need Throttle pot for MBE throttle bodies

[Andacami - Andy Banks]

I have an old "Ford" TPS off my Dunnell Zetec injection if it's any help...

[mark.anson]

Why don't you ring Steve Broughton Terry. He's, the man for MBE stuff as you know!

[Paul Aspden]

I also think you should check the date for 3 sisters, I was under the impression it was Sunday, not saturday.....

Also, is there a spark when cranking? If so, then the crank sensor works. If no spark, start with the crank sensor. If it sparks, and won't run, then the TPS may be a problem, but how do you intend to set this up once replaced? Does it not need software? & If you have software, use the trouble shooting to find the fault.....

[pete g]

I also think you should check the date for 3 sisters, I was under the impression it was Sunday, not saturday.....

Also, is there a spark when cranking? If so, then the crank sensor works. If no spark, start with the crank sensor. If it sparks, and won't run, then the TPS may be a problem, but how do you intend to set this up once replaced? Does it not need software? & If you have software, use the trouble shooting to find the fault.....

yes i was about to say that on my dta it records fauly reading [had a dodgy crank sensor once ]and it showed over 14000rpm rev max.
which was causing engine cut out.

throttle pot may just need resetting for open /close settings

[terry everall]

Paul
3 sisters is Sunday but need to sort out by Saturday
I hav not testd anything myself but Steve says it tries to fire ( even backfire) and plugs are wet
If crank sensor faulty would it fire at all?
Not sure I have full MBE software but it can bee downloaded so I hope I have a serial lead to connect to ECU
Its a major issue as I am not available until Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[John]

Tell him to get it on his trailer and take it somewhere that knows that knows what they are doing to get it sorted - chop chop!

[stewart pickles]

may be worth giving damion a call,they do mbe terry

[mark.anson]

Has he check everything else terry before messing with the electrics such as the actual timing or fuel pressure reg to see if it's over fueling and flooding the car.

[terry everall]

fitted new plugs to get it started but within 20 scs it was ovefuelling spewing out nasty exhaust smoke
Spoke to Paul Exon who believes it could be a throttle pot issue
Going to take car to him tomorrow and hope its a simple reinstall of ecu map and check throttle pot etc

[pete g]

if pot is not reset in normal position it will over fuel

[terry everall]

Looks like he is up and running with a new throttle pot

[pete g]

bet he was getting worried