Problem time ................again!
Discussion
Well after sorting a longstanding missfire problem the SEAC is left with a missfire/stutter but only when cold.
As soon as the temp gets to 80C everything is fine and she goes like She oughta.(as MikeB can vouch for
)
Fairly certain its the coolant temp sensor breaking down. I thought i had a spare that i bought for the 350 years ago. But it doesnt have a plug fitting.
Any ideas what this is?
More importantly can somebody tell me the correct part number/quickest supplier? Cheers in anticipation of finally putting this to bed
>>> Edited by dickymint on Thursday 23 September 18:59
As soon as the temp gets to 80C everything is fine and she goes like She oughta.(as MikeB can vouch for
) Fairly certain its the coolant temp sensor breaking down. I thought i had a spare that i bought for the 350 years ago. But it doesnt have a plug fitting.
Any ideas what this is?
More importantly can somebody tell me the correct part number/quickest supplier? Cheers in anticipation of finally putting this to bed
>>> Edited by dickymint on Thursday 23 September 18:59
Well i now have my doubts if this is the problem. Just tried the new sensor (plug connected but not in the coolant as per one of Wedg1e' threads) doesn't seem to be any better!!
So any ideas what to look at next?? Like i said She runs perfect when up to temp. Should i think about re-instating the cold start injector? Apparently its always been disconnected and doesn't do anything when it is connected!!
So any ideas what to look at next?? Like i said She runs perfect when up to temp. Should i think about re-instating the cold start injector? Apparently its always been disconnected and doesn't do anything when it is connected!!
firefox1712 said:
Richard -
Give the butcher's block a good scrubbing mate! Otherwise I'll send the Health Inspector round!
firefox
i knew i'd get a slating for that.....you should see the state on the rest of the kitchen .....used to be spotless before i gave the 350 to the wife
edited to sort out spelling cos ive had a
>> Edited by dickymint on Saturday 25th September 01:25
wedg1e said:
The cold start injector only works when cranking - or it should. If it was leaky, it would affect the running, but probably adversely.
It does sound as though the fuel is leaning-off as the engine comes up to temp. You may have an air leak....
dont understand Ian - fuel leaning off infers overfuelling but air leak would make it leaner!
Had a few bevies tonight so will try to get my head around it in the morning - Need your help on this one Wedg1e old boy
Doh! Sorry, I didn't read the question properly.
In that case it could be either too rich or too lean during warm-up, either of which would cause the symptoms. Try adding some extra air (pull a pipe off somewhere)?
My car runs unevenly at idle but smooths out when you rev it, I gave up worrying years ago
Ian
In that case it could be either too rich or too lean during warm-up, either of which would cause the symptoms. Try adding some extra air (pull a pipe off somewhere)?
My car runs unevenly at idle but smooths out when you rev it, I gave up worrying years ago
Ian
Now running like a dream. Didnt change the sensor after all but took the plunge and screwed the pressure regulator adjuster 1/4 turn clockwise and now running smoother than a smooth thing
Cheers all.
Can anybody tell me if i have increased the fuel pressure or decreased it?
If increased will get round to plumbing in a guage to make sure its not too high sometime (before a hose splits hopefully)
Cheers all.
Can anybody tell me if i have increased the fuel pressure or decreased it?
If increased will get round to plumbing in a guage to make sure its not too high sometime (before a hose splits hopefully)
Guess i had better get that guage on ASAP then.Just got back from my holiday in the Algarve so I've missed all the recent goings on.
Glad to hear youv'e got her running correctly again. That preesure relief valve was not touched in all the time I owned her, so it makes me wonder if this is due to the recent fuel pump change you had. Is the new one man enough? although I would expect it to misfire when you give it lots of the loud pedal if this was the case. Just seems a bit odd to me.
I was told she runs too rich at low revs and too lean at high, maybe that pressure regulator should be turned up even higher and give you a few more horses at the top end. I guess the gauge is the way to check.
Glad to hear youv'e got her running correctly again. That preesure relief valve was not touched in all the time I owned her, so it makes me wonder if this is due to the recent fuel pump change you had. Is the new one man enough? although I would expect it to misfire when you give it lots of the loud pedal if this was the case. Just seems a bit odd to me.
I was told she runs too rich at low revs and too lean at high, maybe that pressure regulator should be turned up even higher and give you a few more horses at the top end. I guess the gauge is the way to check.
SLB said:
Just got back from my holiday in the Algarve so I've missed all the recent goings on.
Glad to hear youv'e got her running correctly again. That preesure relief valve was not touched in all the time I owned her, so it makes me wonder if this is due to the recent fuel pump change you had. Is the new one man enough? although I would expect it to misfire when you give it lots of the loud pedal if this was the case. Just seems a bit odd to me.
I was told she runs too rich at low revs and too lean at high, maybe that pressure regulator should be turned up even higher and give you a few more horses at the top end. I guess the gauge is the way to check.
Hi Steve,
Been meaning to email you lately to ask you a few questions and give you an update. Will do it tomorrow.
Meantime check out the owners section here ......
www.tvrwedgepages.co.uk/ you'lllove it.
Hope you and Emma are well, speak to you soon.
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