Re: [lro] backfire thru carb

From: ynotink (ynotink@qwest.net)
Date: Sat Jan 18 2003 - 00:54:02 EST

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    I've had my Healey do this a couple of times in the past few months. The
    distributor popped out of the clamp. If it happens on your Rover it's easy to
    fix because there is only one way it will fit. On the Healey it was a little
    more complex.

    Bill lawrence

    Boranbrazos@aol.com wrote:

    > Hi guys,
    >
    > Just took delivery of three Australian IIa's. One was idling and suddenly
    > quit. Ever since when you crank the engine all you get is a puff of fuel and
    > air through the carb. I'm guessing jumped timing chain? What else could make
    > it act in such a way. Stock 2.25L pertrol engine. Electric fuel pump.
    > Converted to Alternator. Ran very well when firt out of the container and for
    > a few days. Then .....
    >
    > Thanks,
    > Smokey Briggs
    > Pecos, Texas
    > (Currently in Weatherford,TX with new toys, one which does not run)
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