If I may suggest that you check the crown on the Petronix Ignitor. Remove
the cap and rotor. Pull the crown that fits over the distributor shaft.
Check to see if the crown is in one piece and check if the two pieces that
are supposed to be glued tight are still tight. It sounds to me that the
magnets in the crown have jumped. It happens sometimes. It is said that its
one in 20,000 but its happened to me and a few other poeple I know. Petronix
will exchange it for a new one but you have to go through the red tape. See
if you can take it back to your dealer!!!!
----- Original Message -----
From: The Romagni's <mrdr@buckeyeweb.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 3:37 PM
Subject: TR6 No Power
> Fellow Listers:
>
> Here's a problem I hope some of you can help me with. My 1974 TR6 is
> suddenly without power. Here's the situation:
>
> I drove it to work yesterday with no problem. I filled the gas tank
> before parking it for the day. After work I drove about 30-40 mi to the
> golf course. The car ran perfect, plenty of power, no problems. After
> golf, I started the car and began the drive home. I noticed after about
> 5 mi, the car idled poorly, about 500 rpm. About half way home on the
> interstate, the car developed a random miss, then kept going. I also
> noticed the car didn't seem to have its usual power. The missing got
> worse as I drove on. After about 40 mi, the miss and lack of power got
> worse, so I got off the interstate. The car stalled at the top of the
> ramp, but I was able to start it fine. The power was definitely down,
> but no missing. Everytime I got to a light, I had to put it in neutral
> and keep the revs up to prevent it from stalling. I got the car home
> fine. I started the car today, but still no power. There is no big
> missing, but it doesn't idle smooth and when I rev it there is a
> noticeable lack of power.
>
> I have a Pertronix Ignitor on the car (no problems with that) and the
> emission equipment has been removed (no canister, egr, etc.). Have had
> the car for 4 yrs, carbs haven't been touched. I also checked the plugs,
> they look fine. Topped up the carbs with oil too.
>
> I'm thinking fuel first. Maybe replace the filter and go from there.
>
> What else should I look at?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Marty Romagni
> 1974 TR6
>
>
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