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Re: TR4A Sputtering / Loss of Power on Highway

To: TR <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: TR4A Sputtering / Loss of Power on Highway
From: Geo Hahn <geohahn@azstarnet.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 15:54:13 -0700
References: <98ac9a51.252108c5@aol.com>
> Andy, check the ignition circuitry.  Had the same problem a few years ago.
> It was a partially broken wire between the coil and the distributor.  Was
> making and breaking contact intermittently.  Appeared at certain engine RPM
> vibrations.

Also check the tightness of the coil connectors (riveted to the coil).  Mine 
were
loose and the source of an intermittment ignition problem that took awhile to
locate.  Peened 'em and added a drop of solder to assure solid connection.

Geo Hahn
59 TR3A


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