Mike, Good thought but I did change carbs from round slides to square sides a long ime ago. Also, recently checked, with bowl off to see if float needle was shutting gas off and in fact it was. So it seems it is not that the carb is giving it too much gas, also the when the round slide carb was on there it was the same problem. Thanks very much. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: mike skaggs <msse-@classicguzzi.com> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 11:26 AM Subject: Re: An oddity
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Sounds like the float is not shutting off fuel to me...have you tried another carb on that side?
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Brian,
Thanks for your response; I sort of get it. Let me tell you a few more things about this Ambo of mine.
When I bought this bike, over a year ago, it did not run right. The
dealer
installed a new battery and changed the generator which did nothing. Electrics are all Marelli. All along I thought a piston kit was needed
as,
upon inspection, there was evidence of chrome flaking off the cylinders. So, I installed a new Nikasil piston kit, new gaskets, lapped the valves
and
seats, measured the valve guides and valve stems within tolerances,
torqued
the heads two times for break-in period, adjusted the valves two times, replaced spark plug wires and coil wire and checked for proper ohm resistance, replaced return springs on automatic spark advance using 8
and
9
coil springs, replaced distributor cap, cleaned the cap, rotor and
points,
new points and condenser and I have put more new spark plugs on the starboard side cylinder than I can count. Also cleaned battery
terminals
and leads to regulator. (Even new header pipe gaskets.)
When I start the bike with a new plug she will run OK for about 10 mi.
Then
when I slow down or stop at a red light the starboard cylinder begin to
fail
and then will quit. I give it the gas a bit and she starts to fire
again
and then fails. I pull the plug and always find evidence of fouling;
the
plug is wet, dripping wet with gasoline. Sometimes gas will drip out
the
starboard header where it joins the muffler. When both cylinders are
firing
the bike has plenty of power and (like the rest of you guys) the bike is
a
joy to ride but it is always short lived. Please keep in mind that
despite
all the changes mentioned above it is always the starboard cylinder that quits.
I am very grateful for all the help from you guys on this list esp. Ian, Andy, Peter, Rich and Mark and now from you Brian but I am now becoming desperate, therefore:
IF ANYONE ON THIS LIST PROVIDES ME WITH INFORMATION LEADING TO THE
ARREST
AND CONVICTION OF THE GREMLIN THAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM AND RESULTS
IN
MY
AMBASSADOR RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY ON TWO CYLINDERS I WILL SEND THEM A CASE
OF
THEIR FAVOURITE BEER - OFFER GOOD ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED
STATES -
ONE WINNER ONLY.
Thanks, Bob Hawkes
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Robert, I also think that the current is finding a path through the distributor cap from the center connector (the coil output) to the
spark
plug wires. I would bet that both plugs are sparking at the same time, but only the one at TDC fires. The motor runs, but probably not that well. I don't think it is really necessary to find the short through
the
cap (which could be just a little moisture or dirt). It is not
necessary
because when the rotor is in the distributor, a path through the cap will not be used because there is a low resistance path through the rotor. Also, only one cylinder will fire at a time because there will only be one low resistance path at a time. Brian, '74 Eldo '78 T3
Robert Hawkes wrote:
Frank, That's my Ambassador that Ian is talking about. It ran without the distributor cap being on the distributor. Now, how does one check
for
a
short? Thanks, Bob Hawkes, 1969 MG Ambassador
----- Original Message ----- From: Frank Flood To: Loopfram-@topica.com Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 8:28 PM Subject: Re: An oddity
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Back
when I used to work on 2 cylinder John Deere tractors, we use a
jumper
wire to make
them run without the distributor cap being in place.
Almost sounds to me like a shot circut to me.
Frank " I read the postings daily" I have learned a
lot.
Thanks
Recent owner of 1972 Ambo----- Restoration in Progress
>From: Ian Adkins >Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com >To: Loopframe >Subject: An oddity >Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 22:47:23 -0400 > >============================================================ >Technology unveiled. Complexity simplified. >Software Development understood. >developerWorks. The place for developers. >http://click.topica.com/caaabNob1dfltb2wugCa/developerWorks >============================================================ > >Hi All, > >I've been helping a friend with his Ambo project and he came
across
an
>interesting situation that I thought I might seek some input from
the
>list. > >While working on his bike he pulled the distributor cap from its
mount
>and >rested it aside. It was still attached to the spark plug leads
and
the
>leads >were connected to the plugs. As he turned over the bike it
started
>running. > >What might cause this to occur? Interesting to note is that he
has
been
>having trouble with the engine where one cylinder will not fire.
We
were
> >thinking that it may be carburetor related but now that I heard
of
this
>anomaly I think that his problems might be ignition related. > >Any thoughts? > >Regards....Ian > > > > > > >--- Sponsor's Message -------------------------------------- >Who Are the Top Dogs? >Find out about the best newsletters and discussions! >http://click.topica.com/caaaa4qb1dfltb2wugCf/TopDogs >------------------------------------------------------------ > >
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