Fed:
As well as as the good replies you have received so far, if you have in line
filters in the float lid chamber, check if they are partially plugged with
crap from the gas tank, that has happened to me before and this proved to be
the culprit.
Jean
> Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 13:44:24 -0400
> From: fredwescoe@gmail.com
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Tuning
>
> I have driven my BJ7 several times this week. Each time I drove the car,
> there was a noticeable lack of power.
>
> The car slows down when climbing long hills and will not accelerate at all
> up them. On flat sections, I could not get the car to accelerate at
> anything more than a modest amount in fourth gear. It was somewhat better
> in second and third. If I engage overdrive, the car will cruise OK on the
> flats but drop out of overdrive instantly when climbing a hill or pressing
> the accelerator.
>
> I have checked everything (I think). New plugs, cap, rotor and wires are
> OK. Valves are set properly, timing is right on and advances when the
> engine RPM goes up, no wobble in the shaft. I have a Pertronics replacing
> the points and have had it installed for years with no problems. Carbs
> seem to be adjusted properly with an air flow meter. Chokes are not stuck
> open. Fuel pump and fuel flow is great. The battery is in good shape
> fully charged and the alternator is charging just fine.
>
> I am using the highest octane ethanol pump gas (93) and I know that has
> some impact on drive-ability.
>
> I have looked on line and am considering an emissions tester. Moss sells
> an O2 sensor called the Exhaust Gas Analyzer but it measures only O2. Moss
> also sells a Wide Band O2 Sensor Controller (I am not quite sure of the
> differences) that requires an oxygen sensor to be installed. Is one better
> than the other?
>
> For those who have used one of these devices, or something similar, what do
> they really do and can I get the car set up properly with either of them?
> Is there an alternative that I should consider before considering either of
> these options? Will these types of devices allow the proper air/fuel
> mixture to be accurately set.
>
> Any information and guidance in this arena would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Fred
> 63BJ7
>
>
>
>
> LC-1 Wide Band O2 Sensor, Controller & Gauge by Innovate Motorsports
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