David,
As it happened apparently somewhat abruptly....
check your mechanical fuel pump. The diaphragm
may have ruptured so you would not be getting
any gas to the carbs. AND/OR... check your
oil level. If the pump croaked...it could be leaking
gas into the crankcase. I've also seen the little
pivot rod, simply give out (and or the crimps that hold
it in place) which means no pumping action at all.
Also check the little grounding wire on the distributor
plate (internal ground wire) to make sure it hasn't
broken.
Paul Tegler
wizardz@toad.net
www.teglerizer.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Templeton" <davidt@opentext.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Cc: "'SPIT6CGT6@egroups.com'" <SPIT6CGT6@yahoogroups.com>;
<spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 10:40 PM
Subject: [SPIT6CGT6] Really wierd behaviour
>
> Tonight, the wife and I tried to take the Spitfire to our car club
meeting.
> We got down the road and she ( the car that is :-) ), wouldn't rev higher
> than 3500rpm and there was no power. When I let her idle at the lights she
> just puttered and stopped. I just had her out about 4 days ago and
> everything was fine. I checked the rotor and nothing unusual, the plugs
> looked okay. I am wondering if it could be a fuel starvation due to a
> clogged filter? Would I see this kind of behaviour? Where else can I look?
>
> The engine is a '73 GT6+ and is bone stock. Ignition is stock with points
> etc. Like I said been driving great until this tonight.
>
> Thanks in advance
> David Templeton
> '74 Spitfire - no go
> '59 TR3a - go good, now that owner is better trained
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