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- Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:31 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
- Replies: 24
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Re: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
Hey guys, I certainly have a wing it and see attitude! IT by trade and that's how we do things π
Car cost me next to nothing and the plan was to spare it out. If she's running and driving it's a bonus, and certainly will be keeping the car now. https://youtube.com/shorts/5zpi_Bpu_T8?feature=share To...
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 11:47 am
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
- Replies: 24
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Re: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
Would this indicate the centrifugal weights are sized?
Is there any way to co firm this prior to replacing the dizzy?
Thanks all!
Is there any way to co firm this prior to replacing the dizzy?
Thanks all!
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 3:16 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
- Replies: 24
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Re: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
Hey guys, Good news!! I've got it to rev properly. I've taken the dizzy cap off and twisted the arm and felt alot of slack. Twisted left as much as possible and she will now rev freely. Does this mean my dizzy is worn? I'll upload a vid also, she's running on all 8 by the sounds now too. Thanks all ...
- Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:17 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
- Replies: 24
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Re: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
Profile updated with location. I'm based in ripon.
- Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:17 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
- Replies: 24
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Re: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
To clarify, 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 round the dizzy, clockwise Time for a comp test I think to see if I'm wasting my time with this engine π Would it be possible to adjust the timing. Retard 10 degrees or advance 10 deg? I've read that to set it correctly you advance until it pings then take it back slightl...
- Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:03 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
- Replies: 24
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Re: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
Thanks guys, Your scaring me! Hopefully nothing too serious π
Checked the dizzy cap and all plugs are going to where they should be. I remember the guys who sold it to me mentioned about the dizzy cap being rotated, they have written the cyl numbers on the cap, not sure if true, the garage was not p...
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 2:04 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
- Replies: 24
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Re: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
Hi stevie,
First of all, I'm obsessed with your capri!
How do I see mixtures?
I'll get a timing strobe ordered.
Please see attached
https://youtu.be/NApCtqk9uyU
https://youtu.be/LZkmIuxTPjw
Many thanks
Rowan
First of all, I'm obsessed with your capri!
How do I see mixtures?
I'll get a timing strobe ordered.
Please see attached
https://youtu.be/NApCtqk9uyU
https://youtu.be/LZkmIuxTPjw
Many thanks
Rowan
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 1:10 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
- Replies: 24
- Views: 24063
Re: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
I'll post a rover gauge log also
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 1:07 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
- Replies: 24
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Re: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
I may sound daft here, but it's just crossed my mind that it looks like the red vaccum hoses are attached to the output side of the charger
vacc advance also
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 1:05 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
- Replies: 24
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Re: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
Hi guys, Thanks for the warm welcome and swift responses. I started the car up last night and there is no sign of sparks between ht leads (only some angry neighbours π
) Pleaee see spec below. Eaton m112 charger 4.4 fuel pump Intermediate front timing cover Uprated oil pump 14 cux ecu. Fuel injected....
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 6:17 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
- Replies: 24
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Rover v8 mx5 won't rev up
Hi there, Just joined this forum so be gentle. I've got a 3.5 rover v8 in a mazda mx5 with a supercharger on the top pushing 12psi. It's running the tvr tune resistor as it's more rich, exhaust was glowing red before this was changed, very lean It runs lovely up to about 3k rpm then it backfires, lo...
