some things to check: The plugs, both might be dead, the plug leads, they
might be broken or chafed. Then the dizzy cap might be bad as in spark
jumping, then the valve clearence. As all this isn't difficult and well
explained in the manual as far as valve clearance is concerned, go ahead and
do it yourself. I might mention that you probably want either to get gasket
compound or a new rocker cover gasket or both. If all that is to no avail,
get back for more major surgery. (like compressin checks etc.). You should
dump a) both plugs and b) the mechanic.
Cheers, Gernot
> ----------
> From: Edward Hutchinson[SMTP:seah@sunyit.edu]
> Reply To: Edward Hutchinson
> Sent: Friday, July 16, 1999 4:51 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Plugs fouling
>
>
> I have a 74 TR6 with electronic ignition and Lucas Sports Coil. I have a
> problem with at least one of the spark plugs fouling. The mechanic whose
> been working on it simply switched the plugs around to solve the problem
> (I
> might note that he may soon be my former mechanic). He did nothing to
> investigate why the plug was fouling. Car ran well for about 30 miles and
> now runs real rough.
>
> I have limited mechanical ability - I know which end of a screw driver
> goes
> in the hand. However, I do have the manual for the TR6 so I guess I could
> be considered dangerous.
>
> I would ask the list for its collective wisdom as to what is causing this
> problem and what I could do to correct it. Further, should I attempt to
> make any suggested adjustments.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Ed
>
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