Timing issues.
Posted: 20 Jun 2016, 14:41
Hello and as this is my first post, pleased to meet you all.
We bought a 1980 2ltr (Type 4 engine), twin Solex carb, T25 Teca converted lhd camper, which was imported from Germany and is pretty well looked after, bar rust in usual places.
It has had a recon engine and GB fitted 2 years ago but was well overdue a service as it has stood for best part of 12 months.
Having changed plugs,rotor arm + distributer cap, oil + filter and fan belt, havent changed leads as they look resonanbly new.
Everything was running ok but I felt the engine wasnt performing brilliantly when driving, I felt it had a flat spot when accelerating so thought I'd try a new coil.
Having looked at mine (the black original I guess?) I researched a bit and asked @ my local GSF and chose a Bosch 'blue' as a replacement.
Having fitted and got the wife to fire up the engine, I heard a pop which I thought came from the left hand Carb choke connection? Now when I try do drive the timing seem s way off, almost like it's firing on 2 cylinders or only receiving fuel through 1 carb.
I have tried taking off the air filters and putting my palm on top both Carbs, they're getting fuel so I'm a little stuck.
I've now put the old black coil back on and it still isn't driving any better, any ideas/thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
We bought a 1980 2ltr (Type 4 engine), twin Solex carb, T25 Teca converted lhd camper, which was imported from Germany and is pretty well looked after, bar rust in usual places.
It has had a recon engine and GB fitted 2 years ago but was well overdue a service as it has stood for best part of 12 months.
Having changed plugs,rotor arm + distributer cap, oil + filter and fan belt, havent changed leads as they look resonanbly new.
Everything was running ok but I felt the engine wasnt performing brilliantly when driving, I felt it had a flat spot when accelerating so thought I'd try a new coil.
Having looked at mine (the black original I guess?) I researched a bit and asked @ my local GSF and chose a Bosch 'blue' as a replacement.
Having fitted and got the wife to fire up the engine, I heard a pop which I thought came from the left hand Carb choke connection? Now when I try do drive the timing seem s way off, almost like it's firing on 2 cylinders or only receiving fuel through 1 carb.
I have tried taking off the air filters and putting my palm on top both Carbs, they're getting fuel so I'm a little stuck.
I've now put the old black coil back on and it still isn't driving any better, any ideas/thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
then found out from the dilligent mechanic that No3 cylinder is loosing pressure, Doh! Oh well, I'll drive it around and see what occurs.