Ben,
Be sure to check your valve clearances I've had this problem if they are set
too tight.
Ralph Jannelli
Matthews, NC
'65 Spitfire MKII
'72 Spitfire MKIV
'80 TR8 DHC
----- Original Message -----
From: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 10:59 AM
Subject: Engine question
>
> I've a question for the list. My spitfire does not ("Will not") want to
rev
> higher then about 5200 RPM. Up to 5000 rpm it's quite strong, then it
just
> seems to hit a ceiling. The car has an old Allison xr700 ignition module
> and a Lucas coil. The fuel side is fine (I.E. new filter, newer fuel
pump,
> etc. Carb is a SZ150. Mixture is about right or a tad rich. I have
> noticed a small crack in the underside of the coil cap. (Need New coil?)
> Any suggestions. The engine is a newer 1980 with about 55k miles.
>
> Also I've noticed that the newer Crane XR700 module has the black ground
> wired to ground and yellow to the coil. On my old Allison unit the black
> (Ground) is wired to the coil and the purple wire is attached to ground.
Is
> this correct?.
>
> Thanks
>
> Ben Bacon
> 79 spitfire (FM95212U)
>
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