----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan" <asalvato@tampabay.rr.com>
To: "Phil Smith" <philip.smith25@verizon.net>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: Engine Sputter
> I had similar experience; in my case it turned out the coil was on its way
> out. The car eventually died completely on the fla, tpk. (on the way to
> lake worth ) unbelievabily I had a spare in the trunk.
> regards
> al
> 76tr6
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Phil Smith" <philip.smith25@verizon.net>
> To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 9:16 PM
> Subject: Engine Sputter
>
>
> > Decided tonight to take the TR6 out for a ride.I haven't been driving it
> much
> > this summer due to afternoon rains. Stopped to get gas, the gauge
> indicated
> > 1/4. Used Chevron supreme/ high test. Filled the tank. Drove for about
20
> > miles, 70mph, when I thought I felt a stutter. Sure enough then another
> > sputter,I told my son it was the carbs, fuel line? Engine then cut out
> > completely.Put it in second, popped the clutch, and it started right
away.
> > Drove another 20 miles, at 45 to 75 mph range, with no other
occurrences?
> > Should I worry about this occurring again? Is there anything I should
do?
> > Nothing like this has ever happened before. My car has always run
> flawlessly.
> > Thanks!
> > Phil Smith
> > TR6
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