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I think I may have found the problem.

The roverguage program wasnt showing up a fault code but noticed that the select fuel map was "0" which is limp home mode - very rich.

Bit of checking and found a dislodged pin on the tune resistor plug (green resistor) so it wasn't connected at all. Re ...

Cheers Eliot, will keep a close watch on it

Thanks for all the replies!

Yes am positive its flooding, wet plugs and it stinks of fuel.
Shall attempted to reset the base idle and see what happens, will
also see what the spark is like.

Aside from that the fuel pump has now died so needs replacing, doh!

Stu

Well this issue has now come back and I am completely stumped :cry:

Engine is now fitted with adjustable pushrods, initial startup was spot on, ran smooth etc.

Took it out for a test drive, loads of power, no hesitation or kangarooing or anything like that.

When i came back and pulled up it just ...

Nice one perry!

Shame I had to leave early, but awesome to see she still had more to give

OK so out of curiosity i put the old shims back in, and voila, she runs

Can only assume that i didnt measure the preload right and what Tony suggested to me, that valves were being held open slightly

So looks like i need adjustable pushrods if im gonna get rid of this rattle

Stu

Oops lol, yeah had shims in before hand. Went next size down (smallest) which seemed about right.

Hi guys,

Pulling my hair out with this one!!!

Ok so engine is a 3.9 rover v8 running standard hotwire injection system Running green tune resistor
TVR cam (unknown model)
Standard Heads

So, i HAVE had this engine running, idled fine, drove ok (bit kangaroo-y whilst cruising but good otherwise ...

I'm not getting roped into this debate

Stu

Nylon hose was warmed and and pushed onto barbed connectors, then rubber hose and clamped over the top.

Stu

Completely forgot to put updates on here!! :oops:

This will be a rather large post hehehe

It has landed!

Took a couple of weeks to organise but got it here in the end (thanks for you offer as well finn!)

Its looking a bit sorry for itself these days, needs some substantial cosmetic bodywork ...

Just couldnt stay away from the Capris!

This is a joint project between myself and my mate Dave (lushman on here although hes not been on in quite some time!) who owns the car.

Its a 1979, originally a 3.0S I believe but now has:

3.9 Rover V8
Completely loopy camshaft (from a TVR so dave tells me ...

Well I had a rummage and found some ally pipe in the garage that was a nice snug fit in the vent holes!!!
Made them so they stuck about 1 1/4" out the top with slash cut away from the carb throat.


Took it out for about a 10 mile drive.
Plugs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 are relatively "clean" with a tan ...

Thanks for that.

I did some reading, and some holley carbs have removable vent tubes?

Ill have another look at mine today, hopefully they are just missing!!!
(if not, bugger!)

Stu

Are you referring to the vent tubes for the fuel bowls?

This is what the top of the carb looks like:




Stu