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Re: [TR] TR3A engine running rough

To: tr3driver@ca.rr.com, ebartle@hbci.com, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3A engine running rough
From: KingsCreekTrees@aol.com
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 16:13:43 EDT
Eric;
 
Just to give a bit more detail on Randall's bit where he quite correctly  
suggests figuring out which cylinder is missing: You can do this by removing 
one  spark plug wire, one at a time, and listen to see if there is a 
difference. On  three out of four, it should run even worse. On one of them, 
there 
will be no  difference if the problem is related to electrics going to one 
particular  cylinder. Just be careful not to 'zap' yourself when removing 
each wire.
 
If there's a difference on each of all four when you remove each spark  
plug wire, either there is an electrical problem with a component or  
connection that affects all four cylinders (such as coil, points, condensor,  
etc.) 
or it's a fuel problem.
 
Let us know how you get on.
 
Tim

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