The 'E' Type Forum

OK, gave the sparkles a clean, topped up SU oil where necessary, brought her home 25 miles down the M1, the drive was sweet everything worked fine.

Well any carb or fuel issues can be ruled out in my case as the car hardly did 2000 miles since it was restored. I haven’t had a chance to re-address the issue but will in the coming few days and report back.

Thanks Jeremy, sounds encouraging, will clean the sparkies as a matter of course and take it for a longish drive.

Thanks will do and report back

That was the first thing that sprang to mind, checked it seemed ok but will top it up when I find that little bottle which I misplaced. Also will get the spark plugs out in case they need a clean as I have a slight misfire on idle fro one of the exhausts. Thanks for your reply.

After a few months of storage with the occasional engine start, I had the opportunity to take her out for a short 3 mile drive and a re-fuel. On a couple of occasions when attempting to accelerate I got a hesitation and back fire, at the beginning I thought it may have been old fuel but it happened ...

Looks Premium, so you bringing it to Moss Jaguar meet in June?

I wos in a bet of a roosh when I tipped my reploy:bigrin:

Yes good mod, my key use to hat up especially in yhe hot summer. This completely so;ved that issue for me,

Dam, difficult to remember when you are not in front of it.

First thing I would do in such a case is check all the spark plugs to determine whether there is a misfiring by seeing wetness on any of the cylinders.

Welcome to the best place for all things e type. As a Londoner can't help you on finding contacts in and around York, I am sure some folks more local to you will chime in with suggestions. I see the car was converted to LHD and to a five speed box which I had done on mine. I noticed they were only 3...

Welcome, also a dodgy coil can contribute to engine cutting out when hot.

There was a time I new nothing about SU,s then I came across this video, a bit long, it certainly helped me understand the workings of the SU's so I recommend watching it.

Thanks Steve, I am sure you are right

I always wanted to understand the ins and outs of OP senders and gauges. The post linked on understanding senders whilst detailed and comprehensive left me quite confused especially since I don't know whether during restoration the original or a replacement were used.....

Since you have nothing to lose, get a honing attachment tool for your electric drill and give it a try….

RIP.