At Last - it runs!

BrenG · Post by **BrenG** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 2:43 pm

Managed to get my SD1 EFi going today after not running for 18 months.

After many failed attempts I went back to basics and started again.

Set timing as per the book, battery charged, spray of easy start - it started straight away.

Car ticks over, but is lumpy when revved, bangs and pops. I presume a timing light would sort this? Lots of smoke from exhaust, and from the downpipes - I presume 18 months lying idle would make this happen.

I think a combination of incorrect ignition timing, a tired battery and plugs that kept getting fouled have thwarted my efforts to date.

Thanks to everybody who posted opinions and advice.

DaveEFI · Post by **DaveEFI** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 4:42 pm

It's impossible to either check or set the timing accurately on a breaker less ignition set-up without a strobe timing light. Your popping and banging suggests it's miles out.

BrenG · Post by **BrenG** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 5:45 pm

I have had it running again and it seems to have settled down - it ticks over normally and is very quiet - obviously I have had to do this to top the coolant up.

I am getting hold of a strobe so I can set the timing up accurately.