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semi

New Member

• Jul 14, 2014

• #1

engine starts and runs sounds ok .after 30 mins cuts out.will start again but cuts out straight away.if left long enough process starts again.checked fuel breather and changed coil.help .any ideas.keep it simple i`m not a mechanic.

 

Iann

Active Member

• Jul 17, 2014

• #2

when it cuts out check to see if the fuel tank is pressurized buy taking the ca[ off

 

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semi

New Member

• Jul 17, 2014

• #3

thanks i did try that also ran engine with fuel cap off.still cut out after 30 mins.

 

trax

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Events Planner

• Jul 17, 2014

• #4

points, condensor, coil, carb icing.. vapor lock..

does it only happen when idle, etc

 

Iann

Active Member

• Jul 18, 2014

• #5

Is the fuel pipe in the engine bay anywhere it can get to hot

get a cheep clear inline fillter near the carb so you can check for fuel easy when it stops

carry a spare plug so you can jump out pull a lead to see if you have lost or got a weak spark when it stops,
is your coil hot when it stops

let us know how you get on

 

Last edited: Jul 18, 2014

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semi

New Member

• Jul 20, 2014

• #6

.hi thanks for reply.i have changed the coil still have same problem.i have a new fuel pump which i will hopefully fit tomorrow.new points,condenser and service kit on the way.i`ll keep you informed thanks again regards semi.

 

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semi

New Member

• Jul 20, 2014

• #7

hi Iann i have a new fuel pump to fit tomorrow and was thinking of changing the fuel line as well.an inline filter is in with a service kit i have ordered.thanks for the advice i`ll keep you informed regards semi.

 

trax

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Events Planner

• Jul 21, 2014

• #8

you can usually tell if a coil has gone bad because it gets very hot.

my vote is on the points and condensor

 

zeaphod

Well-Known Member

• Jul 25, 2014

• #9

My money's on the carb - what type is fitted?

 

dominicbeesley

Well-Known Member

• Jul 27, 2014

• #10

I had this in warm, worse in the warm. Used to cut out under power or at least struggle. In the end I tracked it down to the fuel pump getting too warm and boiling modern fuels (they have a lower evaporation temperature due to ethanol and other additives).

I ended up fitting a Facet electric pump and its cured all problems...