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series 2 breakdown
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 12:09 am
by jbg584
Just back from IOW rally on my series 2 original engine. Had a few problems same thing each time after about 5 miles she just stops, actually it happened 4 times not seized as still kicked over but wouldn't start put in new plug started went then 5 miles approx stopped again some lads even tried bumping no go waited 10 minutes or so started first time then approx 5 miles stopped.I think it got just to hot have you or any of the lads got any ideas
Re: series 2 breakdown
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 10:39 am
by Daggs
The old fuel cap blockage comes immediately to mind.
Re: series 2 breakdown
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 12:42 pm
by Martin20
Condenser on its way out? Had similar issue on mine, cutting out when it got hot!
Re: series 2 breakdown
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 12:57 pm
by jbg584
Hi will check condenser cheers
Re: series 2 breakdown
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 7:40 am
by Timbo
Stator...?
Re: series 2 breakdown
Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 2:46 pm
by jbg584
Hi changed condenser and new plug and points took her out for the first time in a while still exactly the same just dies out after 5-8 miles have to wait 15 min and she will go fine