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Author:  NG [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Worked out my starting problem i think? idea's?
so i have been having some trouble starting my car lately cold mornings
& in heavy rain for the first time it just died in revs i had to pull over and it would not start.

i bought these leads & one was faulty after 5,000kms

i just replaced one, the old one was was leaking the spark onto the engine** could see it sparking out the lead.

i have a electronic dizzy.

so just looking before & thought ill put a glove on it just incase dunno what might help it.

then run the car, i just just moved a spark lead & i got a big shock & i can hear a faint clicking sound as if it is shorting onto the body like spark?

when it is firing like every 4th plug i can hear the revs drop faintly?

well im going to get some new plugs tomorrow for the car but do you think this would be my problem all along?

shorting it self out?

the car is tuned carbs have been tuned timing is spot on.

ps that shock scared the crap out of me lol. :lol:
Author:  simon k [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:58 pm ]
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chuck the leads and get all new ones
Author:  Morris 1100 [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:06 pm ]
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Check the plug gaps.
Make sure everything is clean. Road grime and oil on the distributor cap and leads can cause shorting.

Good plug leads are better than good looking plug leads.
Author:  NG [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:11 pm ]
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im going to get some tomorrow, yeh i did clean it & check everything.

just dodge ricer looking leads i thought were really good.

what can i get from supercheap, repco.
Author:  DTrain [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:25 pm ]
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http://www.minis.com.au/minis/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=39&products_id=663
Author:  NG [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:59 pm ]
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;) cool
Author:  superSeven [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:38 pm ]
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not leads... just needs a supercharger.. or an LSD. :D
Author:  Hanra [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:04 pm ]
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What plug gap are you running with your electronic ignition?
Author:  simon k [ Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:18 am ]
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$5 bosch leads from supercheap - very happy with them
Author:  NG [ Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:06 pm ]
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thanks simon will get some.

what spark plugs do you all reckon?

i normally just ask for cooper s spark plugs
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:02 pm ]
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simon k wrote:
$5 bosch leads from supercheap - very happy with them

They are $5.99 ea now.
I just bought a spare coil one (B61Cdi)- it's 600mm long, the coil is mounted on the RH inner guard behind the Matic heater. Nice and dry... :D
Author:  NG [ Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:44 pm ]
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Can anyone tell me some numbers for leads.

All good I worked it out my self.

i gapped the plugs.026 though is that right?

it started and run better time will tell
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Jul 31, 2010 4:54 pm ]
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I run .025" with points, .032" with electronic dizzy.
Author:  Hanra [ Sat Jul 31, 2010 4:55 pm ]
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drmini in aust wrote:
I run .025" with points, .032" with electronic dizzy.


Yep yep! Open ya plugs up!
Author:  simon k [ Sat Jul 31, 2010 5:56 pm ]
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drmini in aust wrote:
I run .025" with points, .032" with electronic dizzy.


.040" with sensible ignition ;)
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