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I found throttle bypass valves on Stromberg carbs can contribute to this.

I originally used Sikaflex, but one diaphragm would repeatedly let go after a few months of driving. (Actually, the glue is holding the diaphragm BRACKET to the bonnet, not the diaphragm itself.) A couple of months ago i was in there doing some headlight work, and decided to try something different....

Dave K wrote: ↑

Fri May 31, 2013 7:07 pm

I've ran the Pertronix with the flamethrower coil for the past 6 years and it's been faultless.
I must add that I bought the one that fits inside your original dizzy and not the Coolcat version

Dave

I did this, too, and I am very happy with it.

Tom W wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:39 am

Those do look stunning. It really cleans up the front end of the S2.

You may not notice that I deleted the side markers. They added "clutter" to the front end, IMHO.

Marek is too much of a gentleman to post his own products, but I can do it.

A challenging project, but the results are spectacular:

Here's a couple of pics of Marek's LED reverse lights in action. White for reverse, red for brakes. Very cool!

Very clever!

Without knowing precisely what his difficulties may be, I will strongly recommend adjustable jets for the 69-vintage Stromberg carbs , which have non-adjustable jets. We could not tune the "lean" out of my carbs. Joe Curto adjustable jets were a godsend. REALLY woke up the motor and made tuning and ...

I found out that I need to push the release handle in after opening mine, or it doesn't latch securely. Popped open while driving, like an air brake.

chrisfell wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:33 pm

Others may chime in with real world dyno readings.

This.

politeperson wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 04, 2019 9:27 pm

About 180 bhp at the wheels if it is fit.

Source?

If you use manifold vacuum, you have max vacuum at idle and therefore maximum advance at idle. If you have a 16 degreee capsule, you would have 10 plus 16 = 26 degree at idle. You would have a stumblingidle and therefore a very bad smell out of the exhaust, because of unburned HC. Regards Wolfgang ...

My experience as a painter has been that PPG and other top tier suppliers have always been able to replicate a paint shade exactly. Did you apply their color and find it to be incorrect? Wanting to educate myself...

My first guess would be a dirty fuse holder and connector. Clean with a wire brush and contact cleaner. Squeeze it together to ensure good contact.

Following with interest. I have this exact problem with my 69.

BTW, we did just fix my buddy's Spitfire Stromberg idle problem by blocking off the bypass circuit, just as described above.

I straightened my steering shaft, it was bent about the same amount. Just used a press and some gentle nudging. Checked it with a straight edge.

I have a set of these, but I don't know if they are for coupe or convertible. I think coupe. If someone can give hints on id'ing them i would sell them.

AnD3rew wrote: It was the distributor cap.

Interesting.i had a repro dizzy cap that the spring-loaded center button broke cleanly off, right at the plastic. The car still ran, but had a random miss. Took me a bit of time to find, because the cap was only a couple of weeks old.

That'll buff out.

I had the same issue with my S2. I found that the Strombergs were running lean. Fitted adjustable jets and the car has improved response, no more miss/misfire. Its fun again!