If everything else checks out my suspicion would be the "one loud backfire"
collapsed the baffles in the muffler and caused an obstruction
Ralph Jannelli
Matthews, NC
'65 Spitfire MKII
'72 Spitfire MKIV
'80 TR8 DHC
----- Original Message -----
From: Fred Thomas <vafred@erols.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 16, 1999 7:28 AM
Subject: big tester
>
> Listers, this actually happened (model A) and will give some of you a
> good test of engine trouble shooting = after installing my brand new
> engine and one loud back-fire, readjusted the timing, and she started
> right-up, this car has everything brand new, all in perfect working
> order, idle is perfect, timing is perfect, cam is perfect, no vac.
> leaks,by the book everything is in perfect working condition, but, the
> car will not go over 10 MPH no matter what you try to do, whats wrong
> ????? Correct answer gets a drink in Portland from our most gracious
> "Volunteer". "FT"
>
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