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1964series2a

New Member

• Nov 13, 2006

• #1

I have recently purchased a 1964 series 2a 2.25 petrol, I drove it from Maidenhead to Huntingdon at a steady 50 ish no problems at all, since then I have noticed a lack of power under acceleration and now can only do 40 top speed, if I accelerate it coughs, splutters and bucks like a mule. I have changed the following:

Petrol pump, fuel filter, Plugs, points, condensor, plug leads, dizzy cap, rotor arm and still have the problem,

If I keep the speed down then it runs sweet as anything

 

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clivees

Well-Known Member

• Nov 13, 2006

• #2

You didn't change the coil and I would look at the timing / vacuum advance.


Ps
My 1964 2a (petrol) doesn't go much faster than 50.

 

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1964series2a

New Member

• Nov 13, 2006

• #3

OOPS! I did change the coil.... forgot to say that, Will have another look at the timing etc, I did spray it with WD40 to make sure verything was moving and it appears to be....

 

James

Active Member

• Nov 13, 2006

• #4

are you running low on fuel and dragging rubish out of the tank?

Try filling the tank right up, may just help

 

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1964series2a

New Member

• Nov 13, 2006

• #5

No, just filled the tank up, cleared the filters etc....still the same, its driving me potty!

 

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bonnybaggot

Active Member

• Nov 13, 2006

• #6

Could be gunge in the fuel pipes try blowing them back into the tank with a footpump or airline.