ENGINE CUTS OUT AFTER 10 MINS
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WEBSTER1357
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#1 ENGINE CUTS OUT AFTER 10 MINS
I would appreciate some help with my Series1 4.2L. The engine runs fine to start but after 10 mins out on the road it cuts out and wont start until it cools down. Have replaced the coil, condenser and points but same thing is happening. During this dead period there is no spark at the plugs when turned over so something is taking the electrics out for a while. Someone has suggested it may be the ignition switch getting warm? or white wire going to coil from the ignition breaking down? but interested in any thoughts - thanks in advance
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#2 Re: ENGINE CUTS OUT AFTER 10 MINS
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
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#3 Re: ENGINE CUTS OUT AFTER 10 MINS
Dizzie cap a possibility?
Malcolm
I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
1969 Series 2 2+2
2009 Jaguar XF-S
2015 F Type V6 S
I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
1969 Series 2 2+2
2009 Jaguar XF-S
2015 F Type V6 S
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#4 Re: ENGINE CUTS OUT AFTER 10 MINS
Replace your rotor arm with one of the Red ones from distributor doctor:
https://www.distributordoctor.com/red-rotor-arms.html
I’ve had this very same fault many years ago and it’s well documented on this forum if you search. The black Lucas rotors can short to earth once warm causing same symptoms.
https://www.distributordoctor.com/red-rotor-arms.html
I’ve had this very same fault many years ago and it’s well documented on this forum if you search. The black Lucas rotors can short to earth once warm causing same symptoms.
Steve
1965 S1 4.2 FHC (early)

1965 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
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#5 Re: ENGINE CUTS OUT AFTER 10 MINS
Julian the E-type man
1962 FHC
1966 MGB....fab little car too
1962 FHC
1966 MGB....fab little car too
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