Jack, et al,
It doesn't matter what ignition system is in there, with today's poor grades
of fuel compared to 40 years ago, the tendency to run on is far greater.
Slight enriching of the carb mixture will help, slight retarding of the
timing may help, but the best thing you can do is get your RPM down as slow
as possible before shutting off. Depressing the clutch will help slightly.
While the clutch is depressed, get into the habit of slipping the gearbox
into 2nd and as you shut off, just as the engine stops, release the clutch.
If you time it just right, it will stop clean without any nasty lurch or
grab or dieseling.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ph.J.Aeckerlin" <j.aeckerlin@tiscali.nl>
To: "Healey forum" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 8:32 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Engine problem
> Friends,
> Wednesday last I received my license plates and at last, after 6 and a
> half years, I am able to take my BJ8 out on the road. It's a fantastic
> experience but I have one point which worries me. When I switch the
> ignition off after a run of, say, half an hour, the engine continues to
> run for a few seconds. Very irregular, the engine shakes like hell until
> it dies out. I therefore now put my foot on the brake and release the
> clutch whilst in 1st gear - that does stop the engine but I don't like
> this kind of rough treatment.
> The ignition is a 123 electronic ignition, the carbs were synchronized
> by a pro, the engine was overhauled by a pro - what can be the reason
> and what can I do to stop it?
> Many thanks in advance for your reaction.
> Regards,
> Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
> 1964 BJ8 29432
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