Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 19:54:09 -0600
From: "Jim Hall" <jimfoo@qwest.net>
Subject: LRO: GRRRRR-engine rebuild time
>So if my engine started missing, and when I step on the gas it backfires
through the carb, what is that most likely to be? Head gasket, burnt
valve?
It might also be worth checking the points. I had a similar symptom on
a trip to the Yukon and Northwest Territories in 1977. The vehicle started
missing, and it progressively got worse until it wouldn't run at speed at all.
Backfiring, missing, terrible. But it would start and idle just fine. Checked the fuel
feed and it was okay. Turned out the problem was the points had worn
through their hard coating, and then they eroded very rapidly. Put in a new
set of points, and the thing ran perfectly. This may not be your problem at
all, but it might be worth checking out. Usually an engine problem that materializes
right away is pretty minor, in that it's just an adjustment or failed component like
points, fuel pump, etc. A more major problem generally takes time to become
apparent. Not a hard and fast rule, of course, but it's been my experience that's what
happens.
___________________________
C. Marin Faure
(original owner)
1973 Land Rover Series III-88
1991 Range Rover Vogue SE
Seattle
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