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Post by kelsham on Feb 8, 2011 18:11:24 GMT
Hi interesting info on the variations on compression, I took it out for a run and it seems to be a lot better. When the weather improves I will try it at prolonged higher speed.
The problem eventually dwindled to the car giving a polite cough back into the carb at higher speed.
I have decided to try a vacuum gauge on the old girl, I have found some instructions on interpreting the readings.
Regards Kels.
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Post by kelsham on Mar 9, 2011 16:06:40 GMT
Well, still havent got round to using the vacuum gauge but I have taken the Morris out today and given it an Italian tune up. She ran well, now wish I did not know about the compression readings.
I think some of my problems were down to a faulty thermostat. I changed it and the temperature gauge now registers higher than before.
Regards Kels.
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Post by dave1800 on Mar 11, 2011 1:38:31 GMT
Hi Kels You probably already have instructions on interpreting the vacuum guage, but if not here is a link to what I find a clear illustration. In practice you may find more than one symptom but it should point you in the right direction. Good luck - and don't worry too much! autospeed.com/cms/title_Using-a-Vacuum-Gauge-for-Engine-Diagnostics/A_2393/article.htmlDavid Well, still havent got round to using the vacuum gauge but I have taken the Morris out today and given it an Italian tune up. She ran well, now wish I did not know about the compression readings. I think some of my problems were down to a faulty thermostat. I changed it and the temperature gauge now registers higher than before. Regards Kels. |
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Post by kelsham on Mar 12, 2011 15:20:46 GMT
Thanks for the link Dave, I did have instructions but still found it interesting.
My wife wants a few words with you as I am afraid I was weak and began reading all the technical posts and forgot to collect her from work. She hates me being led astray.
Lucky I answered the phone.
I found the article on making an inclinometer very useful as I wanted to check the camber on my 1932 BSA Trike.
Regards Kels.
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Post by dave1800 on Mar 13, 2011 8:47:47 GMT
That's the problem with the internet, following links I can lose track of time, there is so much there of interest. Do tell your wife that it's totally my fault and you are just the innocent party. I guessed you already had instructions for the vacuum guage, but thought it worth posting as some of the younger members may not be familiar with them and they can be bought for very little and there are other interesting articles on the site as you found out! regards David Thanks for the link Dave, I did have instructions but still found it interesting. My wife wants a few words with you as I am afraid I was weak and began reading all the technical posts and forgot to collect her from work. She hates me being led astray. Lucky I answered the phone. I found the article on making an inclinometer very useful as I wanted to check the camber on my 1932 BSA Trike. Regards Kels. |
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