Try replacing the condenser. Heck, change the points, rotor, cap, wires, etc.
Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
TMHEFFRON@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 5/13/03 7:13:23 AM Central Daylight Time,
> brister@hal-pc.org writes:
>
> << I've asked for the Sprite email address with no response.
> Since my Sprite is a Healey and the engine is four cylinder, perhaps
> someone will/can give me a clue as to what to do. My 948 engine had
> been sitting for around a year. After going through all the
> preliminaries... hand crank, etc. I started it. Points were clean and
> correct. The engine idles strong but upon acceleration loses power.
> Same when driving.. 1st and 2nd are strong but 3rd and 4th lose power
> and the engine occasionally backfires. Firing order is 1-3-4-2.
> Compression consistantly reads 150 on 1,3 and 4. It reads 140 on 2 for
> just a second and then jumps to 150 and remains there.
>
> Any clue as to what to look for? >>
>
> Hey list:
>
> In addition to answering this fellows engine question, could someone direct
> him to the spridget list? As to the engine problem. I think fuel delivery
> problem. I'd check for adequate pressure and volume at the fuel line into
> the float bowls for a start.
>
> TuTone
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