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Minicooper70
 Post subject: engine/running problem
PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 1:13 pm 
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taking off or driving under around 3000rpm car has no power and struggles up hills or even move but over 3000rpm it runs like a dream...
this happens around 90% of the time

engine rebuilt this year 1275 bored to 1342
1"3/4 carby
new spark plugs this week


any ideas?
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simon k
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ignition retarded... get thee to a tuner
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Minicooper70
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thanks, is there anything specific to look for or get tuned...its been to a few mechanics and nothings come up about ignition
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GT mowog
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Is it difficult to start cold and likewise hot?

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Minicooper70
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starting its not really a problem hot or cold, a little harder when cold (mainl 530am haha)...but driving last week it seemed to be 'spitting and coughing' worse as it got hotter.. its just difficult when its not a continuous problem..last week under 3000rpm it ran better then over 3000rpm then replaced the points now it only runs over 3000rpm yet for a while 2day it ran alrite under 3000rpm
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GT mowog
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Check yr points

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Minicooper70
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replaced them on thursday + new plugs + newish leads
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GT mowog
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Choke stuck on?

Fuel in the float bowl OK? - Needle & Seat OK?

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Minicooper70 wrote:
replaced them on Thursday + new plugs + newish leads


They may have closed up/adjusted themselves though. Worth checking the gap just to be sure.

Cheers,

Dicko
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