Fixed now

As above really, lower mileage the better, I'm situated in Cambs but will travel within reason

Cheeeers Martin

IT'S FIXED 340pw 340pw 340pw The connectors on top of the renix were so corroded they were barely there, so replaced them all with bullet-type ones, still didn't run... Re-set the distibutor properly, took cap of,, LOADS of moisture underneath. Brake-cleanered out, emery'd up the points and she ran ...

Ok thanks everyone, I've got a few more things to check tonight then!

Will report back when I've checked and cleaned crank sensor, re-fit the distributor properly, checked the cap for moisture etc etc

Yes I have lifted the distributor from the engine, I dust look at the base of if just hastily put it back as I thought it came out!! Will check for corrosion, possibly change dizzy cap, try and set timing statically (or is this taken care of by the distributor locating pins?) check all other sparks ...

I only checked one plug on the rocker cover so far, will check the rest asap. Will also check the connector on the unit for corrosion, then I'll try a new crank sensor?

Where's the best place to get one from? eBay search was fruitless earlier

Cheers everyone

Ok so first step is to check the timing by getting TDC on number 1 (flywheel end?) and checking to see where the rotor arm is pointing? The distributor is loosened off as I have been trying in vain to get the bloody thing to start, for all I know the timing is, as you say, miles out. Do Renix units ...

I rubbed the end of the rotor arm down with a bit of emery but that's it. Should I put a dizzy cap on it just in case?

Also I've read the fuel lines can cause problems, is this possible?

Cheers

Martin

Hi everyone I got a 1991 340 Red Stripe a week ago, lovely condition, 47k on the clock. Drove it home, loved it. Noticed slight popping from the (blowing) exhaust on overrun, thought nothing of it. Used it all weekend and monday, noticed it was reluctant to start monday morning, took it to work and ...