[Rovernet] P5 problem persists

[peter king]

That’s next in line, recommended by a number of folks on the list.. have to sort through my piles to see if I have a match, or order replacements.

thanks,

Peter


> On May 25, 2015, at 9:30 AM, garrett bourque via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello Peter,
>  Another suggestion is to take the electronic ignition system off,
> reinstall the points and condenser.  Electronic systems can overheat and
> stop working...until they cool off again.
>  Good luck, Garrett Bourque
> 
> On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 3:40 AM, roger.matheson--- via Rovernet <
> rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Peter,
>> 
>> You have us all enthralled, like a soap opera but with no humour
>> whatsoever.  Have you tried Alan's clever idea about eliminating fuel or
>> electrics by squirting easy start into the carby throats, when the engine
>> has stopped. Cough and run for a few seconds indicates fuel. No running
>> suggests electrics. It all seems to be related to temperature and you seem
>> to have checked all possibilities.
>> 
>> But what about vacuum and that system. Now I am out of my knowledge here
>> but I wonder whether loss of vacuum when hot means that the Su's will no
>> longer work correctly hence creating fuel starvation (but not potential for
>> supply from the pump). Try removing the vacuum tube to the booster and
>> block the connection on the inlet manifold. Drive carefully (brakes but no
>> booster) alternatively just replace the pipe. I wonder whether a crack in
>> the inlet that opens up when the engine gets hot may also be a culprit.
>> Perhaps try a stethoscope arrangement with a piece of flexible pipe. With
>> one end at your ear move the other end over the inlet manifold. Such a
>> fault significant to stop an engine would be detected by a loud hissing
>> sound. With the air inlets off and some one reving the engine, observe the
>> movement of the pistons when cold. Compare when the engine is acting up.
>> Try also removing the crankcase ventilation pipes and blocking the
>> connections to the carby's.
>> 
>> Cheers from roger in Oz
>> 
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