Norman Verona Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 It may only be a car to you. It's a bl00dy challenge for me. I hate mystery. If I could find something wrong I'd be happy (me - happy - that's something new) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2rrr Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Look at it as a frustrating challenge, its only a bit of kit and the fix will be obvious once you have found it. Although finding it will be frustrating and time consuming, just be methodical - take your medicine - one large glass of red every evening and eventually you will get there. Failing that Dignitas offer a reasonable service Chin up and press on. Worse case next time you are over, trailer it to Northampton Motorsport or similar illustrious establishment. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 I'm going to remove the carbs again and do more checking. I've got a spark from the coil to the end of the spare HT lead, but haven't checked the HT lead on the car because it's cable tied to the chassis. I've got the cap and rotor arm off and there seems to be nothing wrong. The two HT leads give the same reading on an ohmmeter so I don't think the one on the car is faulty. We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Carbs off. HT lead from coil has a healthy spark. Distributor cap and arm look good and tested with ohmmeter. Still no spark from plug lead. The man at Ignition Parts says the rotor arm could be earthing down the shaft. I can't see how as I've tested it but he may be right. Will have to wait for new cap and arm. Suicidal tendencies abating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2rrr Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Good stuff Norman one step forward, award yourself a medium glass of medicine. Hows the back, any better today?. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Yes, it gets better every day thanks. No medicine today, I had it last night. One day on, one off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2rrr Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Moderation in all things is my motto, well almost. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 That's me, moderately alcoholic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 good luck Norman... hope it works soon.... James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 New cap and rotor arm delivered today. The carbon pencil in the cap protruded longer than the old one. However upon comparing it looked like the new one had a lower tower and therefore a longer pencil. Fitted the rotor arm and tried it. I FOUND MY SPARK I then changed the cap over, might as well as it's new and I've paid for it. Then refitted the carbs and it started first turn. Adjusted the balance and set mixtures. As soon as I know it's not going to rain I'll take it out and get it properly hot and reset the mixtures and balance. Then, with phone in pocket, jump leads in boot I'll go for a long blat to see if I can regain some confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2rrr Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Fingers and toes crossed then, good luck :yes: :yes: :yes: Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Hope it all goes well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Thanks chaps, I'm sure it'll be OK now. Real mystery over the rotor. No sign of tracking and tested it with an ohmmeter and all OK. Must have been going straight down the centre to the distributor spindle. Must finish the tiles first so will probably go out on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2rrr Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 The suspenders are killing me Can't wait for an update. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrG Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Sounds like great news, at last ... hope all goes well with the run out tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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