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- Tue Aug 13, 2013 2:57 pm
- Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
- Topic: 3.9 with Hotwire injection - flooding
- Replies: 14
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I think I may have found the problem. The roverguage program wasnt showing up a fault code but noticed that the select fuel map was "0" which is limp home mode - very rich. Bit of checking and found a dislodged pin on the tune resistor plug (green resistor) so it wasn't connected at all. Re connecte...
- Mon Aug 12, 2013 1:59 pm
- Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
- Topic: 3.9 with Hotwire injection - flooding
- Replies: 14
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- Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:34 pm
- Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
- Topic: 3.9 with Hotwire injection - flooding
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8241
- Sun Aug 11, 2013 11:05 am
- Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
- Topic: 3.9 with Hotwire injection - flooding
- Replies: 14
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Well this issue has now come back and I am completely stumped :cry: Engine is now fitted with adjustable pushrods, initial startup was spot on, ran smooth etc. Took it out for a test drive, loads of power, no hesitation or kangarooing or anything like that. When i came back and pulled up it just die...
- Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:44 pm
- Forum: 1/4 Mile Times
- Topic: New PB for the MGB today :)
- Replies: 16
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- Thu Jul 04, 2013 4:35 pm
- Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
- Topic: 3.9 with Hotwire injection - flooding
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8241
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 3:35 pm
- Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
- Topic: 3.9 with Hotwire injection - flooding
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8241
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 1:34 pm
- Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
- Topic: 3.9 with Hotwire injection - flooding
- Replies: 14
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3.9 with Hotwire injection - flooding
Hi guys, Pulling my hair out with this one!!! Ok so engine is a 3.9 rover v8 running standard hotwire injection system Running green tune resistor TVR cam (unknown model) Standard Heads So, i HAVE had this engine running, idled fine, drove ok (bit kangaroo-y whilst cruising but good otherwise) but i...
- Mon Mar 25, 2013 7:09 pm
- Forum: Your Garage Scene
- Topic: V8 Capri Ressurection
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4153
- Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:27 pm
- Forum: Your Garage Scene
- Topic: V8 Capri Ressurection
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4153
- Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:13 pm
- Forum: Your Garage Scene
- Topic: V8 Capri Ressurection
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4153
Completely forgot to put updates on here!! :oops: This will be a rather large post hehehe It has landed! Took a couple of weeks to organise but got it here in the end (thanks for you offer as well finn!) Its looking a bit sorry for itself these days, needs some substantial cosmetic bodywork doing. h...
- Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:52 pm
- Forum: Your Garage Scene
- Topic: V8 Capri Ressurection
- Replies: 9
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V8 Capri Ressurection
Just couldnt stay away from the Capris! This is a joint project between myself and my mate Dave (lushman on here although hes not been on in quite some time!) who owns the car. Its a 1979, originally a 3.0S I believe but now has: 3.9 Rover V8 Completely loopy camshaft (from a TVR so dave tells me) 4...
- Sat Jul 07, 2012 12:34 pm
- Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
- Topic: Holley 600 DP setup - need pointing in the right direction!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7615
Well I had a rummage and found some ally pipe in the garage that was a nice snug fit in the vent holes!!! Made them so they stuck about 1 1/4" out the top with slash cut away from the carb throat. Took it out for about a 10 mile drive. Plugs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 are relatively "clean" with a tan ring...
- Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:38 am
- Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
- Topic: Holley 600 DP setup - need pointing in the right direction!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7615
- Fri Jul 06, 2012 7:21 pm
- Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
- Topic: Holley 600 DP setup - need pointing in the right direction!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7615