The 'E' Type Forum

Also, have a look at, and preferably substitute, your rotor arm. These have become notorious for developing conductivity when hot, with associated misfiring and eventual total stoppage unitl it all cools again Thanks Christopher- have checked cap and rotor and no signs of tracking or damage and all...

Check your fuel lines aren't collapsing. I have seen a lot of cars where the rubber line has gone soft or been replaced with the wrong type. Run the car with the boot boards out so you can hear the fuel pump. If it is the standard SU, it will tick occassionally. If it is ticking all the time, addre...

Hi, its just a possibility that your tank vent is blocked, next time it does the miss-fire bit, pull up and remove and re-fit the tank filler cap, listen for a sucking noise as you do so. If it then runs fine for another 6 miles you've cracked it, clear out the tank vent and alls well. Some locking...

Hi I have a1969 4.2 series 2 coupe. It has recently started hot running problems. The engine was rebuilt c10k miles ago and I've just fitted a new coil and plugs to no avail. I'm running a 123 distributor from SC parts, The 3 x SUs had new diaphragms c 8 years ago ./ The cars starts no prob , runs r...