It nearly runs - errrr - So close

[Spikehaus]

I have a new set of HT leads on order that should help with the misfire. Also found a second hand warm up regulator on ebay so hope that helps. Wish I had that Capri Andy, its the same engine in the 280. The gearbox was from a 280 Capri

[HandyAndy]

my 2.8i was the original early release car, the first batch only had a 4 speed gearbox, and check cloth interior. be worth a small fortune now ...ho hum

cheers
the old andy

[Davey]

Originally Posted by HandyAndy

yeah i know... tho the capri 2.8i was my first brand new car that i bought...... i was 18 yrs old at the time...... just returned home from the Falklands war........ yes Ash....the year was 1982

picture the scene..... a spotty 18yr old youff walks into a Ford main dealer with cash in pocket ....salesman didn,t believe i was serious at first until i showed him the cash

bought it & collected it within 24hrs or no deal was my instructions to the salesman, was only home for 6 weeks so wanted as much time with it as poss.

cheers
the old git
andy

You make me feel so old, 1982 I was 21 with two children and a wife. Think I had an Austin A40 around that time too: eek:

D.

[twinturbo]

have you done the stroboscopic timing?

TT

[AshG]

1982 was 2 years before i had even had my first dump lol

sipike if i was anywhere near close i would come and give you a hand. isn't there anyone close than go pass an eye over it?

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by AshG

1982 was 2 years before i had even had my first dump lol

what??? i was ducking & diving for cover from stray misslies even before you were a twinkle in your fathers eyes??? now you make me feel really old Ash, ya young whippasnappa

andy

[Bonzo]

Quite happy to pop up over a weekend & have a session with you Nick

[Bonzo]

Originally Posted by HandyAndy

what??? i was ducking & diving for cover from stray misslies even before you were a twinkle in your fathers eyes???

andy

I hope they wern't missiles being fired by my Nephews Rapier missile battery

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by Bonzo

I hope they wern't missiles being fired by my Nephews Rapier missile battery

i thought i was safe as i was on the Uganda which was the hospital ship..... thing is... we had a huge red cross on the side of the ship like a target to aim for

andy

[twinturbo]

were you ever Hijacked.... Like this thread

TT


p.s.

As above, has the strobe timing been checked. and is the advance working.

I would try and give it some back preasure and also look for any vacuum leaks.. It should realy rev and retun to idle even when stone cold.

TT