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Re: [TR] TR4 Cutting Out Under Load

To: "Ed Purcell" <epurcell05@comcast.net>, "TR List"
Subject: Re: [TR] TR4 Cutting Out Under Load
From: Peter C <peter@nosimport.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:27:13 -0500
Ed, that is a typical sign of a high tension ignition 
breakdown.  Suspect ignition rotor cracked, cap has cracks, coil wire loose.
         Peter C
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At 09:36 AM 6/13/2007, Ed Purcell wrote:

>Hi Listers,  I have a late TR4 with a fairly new Pertronix 
>distributor.  It ran fine for a while after installation.  I 
>attempted to adjust the ZS 175's due to a rough idle with poor 
>results.  I then reseated the jets and backed off three turns per 
>the manual.  The car now revs fine in neutral.  On the road it cuts 
>out.  The higher the gear, the lower RPM the miss begins. Hence the 
>greater the load the poorer the performance.  All ideas appreciated.  Thanks,
>
>Ed Purcell
>Clinton, TN


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