Muddy goose
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Yes my thoughts as well when I set up the viewing filter so when I can I will get a mate to watch as we can slide the bonnet off it’s hinges, a reason why I couldn’t raise it at the back however I could do the side vents on side or just vent the rear like a modem day car.Ok some thoughts.
You had a decent run with no issues, possibly because you have that extra filter, more volume at the carb which may help.
“Coughing and spluttering more throttle seems to keep it going ruff but still dies” could point to fuel or elec. component breaking down.
Because it drove ok but last stopped on idle (in garage) no load or much fuel use at this point.
Under bonnet heat.
Good idea ^^^ take a passenger who can see the fuel filter.
I have seen a few cars with the back end of the bonnet raised to leave a gap to get hot air out. Not sure if that’s possible.
Also maybe block 1 of the return fuel lines, with 2 you have halved the return restriction at the carbs, although if I remember they do both go to the same line further on. Original set up was 1in 1 out although 2 in seems fine maybe 2 out is not.
Is the coil on the bulkhead? Move it somewhere cooler?
Just some thought while having a cuppa out of the sun
J
Or indeed as before use the tread plate on the middle and instead of the front raise bringing air in raise it at the back cut out the square panel that way you couldn’t see any body work changes and it would suck hot air out when on the move. The coil was on the inner wing over the manifold, yes I’ve put shields on but when I did the electronic dizzy etc I put the coil further forward in front of the steering pump reservoir still got hot air from the rad though
