John,
Round up the usual suspects:
1. I would first check my point gap, before and after starting and warming
up.
2. Timing & advance mechanism
3. Air leaks around the carbs
4. Coil and condenser
5. Compression and re-check Valve clearance
Bill B
'58 TR-3A TS/30766 L
'59 TR-3A TS/64974 LO
"A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of
course, some times it is difficult to make it go"
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From: triumphs-bounces+wbeech=flash.net@autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces+wbeech=flash.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John
Gillis
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 3:31 AM
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Subject: [TR] hunting and popping
Hi all, making decent progress on the TR2, with regular start-ups, although
no actual driving yet. Having a few problems getting even running, the
engine tends to pop and bang a bit with the odd backfire through the carb,
once warm it runs better. Any guidance on sequence for getting things to run
smoothly?
Regards
John
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