| Author | Message | ||
     mel green Unregistered guest Posted From: 86.171.58.208 |
I have a shdow 1,the car starts ok when cold and on choke,the engine then quickly dies down to a smooth idle.But when the car has had a run for a few miles,the engine turns easily but takes a while to fire,also sometimes when it has started it will cut out unless reved for a few seconds after starting.chassis no srh 19164.Any advice welcome, thanks. (Message approved by david_gore) | ||
| Nigel Johnson Frequent User Username: nigel_johnson Post Number: 68 Registered: 12-2008 |
H Mel,sounds like fuel evaporation to me.Is it summer where you are? Regards, Nigel. | ||
| mel green Unregistered guest Posted From: 86.181.223.97 |
Unfortunately not Nigel,we are at the latter half of winter/spring here in blighty,temp between 2-10 degrees c.If it is fuel evaporation is there anything that I could do.This is my first shadow and I don't want to do any undue tampering, thanks Mel. (Message approved by david_gore) | ||
| Nigel Johnson Frequent User Username: nigel_johnson Post Number: 69 Registered: 12-2008 |
Hi Mel, I'm off to bed now. Morgan Lodge Installation in Malvern tomorrow. So I will consult with others over the festive board. Regards, Nigel. | ||
| Jan Forrest Grand Master Username: got_one Post Number: 318 Registered: 1-2008 |
Just off the top of my head I would suspect a faulty oil pressure switch or even low oil pressure. The fuel pump has a cutout if a too low oil pressure is detected so that the engine stops rather than getting trashed due to running with no apreciable oil flow/pressure. The switches fail due to age and can be disconnected although this would deactivate the safety feature. Best to have the oil pressure checked with a proper oil pressure gauge before going down that route. Even then a new pressure switch should be obtained and fitted. | ||
| Nigel Johnson Frequent User Username: nigel_johnson Post Number: 70 Registered: 12-2008 |
Hi Mel. Do you give her a bit of gas as you turn the key? She might be just a little weak,they like plenty of petrol you know! Regards, Nigel. | ||
| Mel Green Unregistered guest Posted From: 86.181.223.40 |
Thanks Nigel and Jan,I will try your suggestions and see if the old girl responds to treatment.Regards,Mel. (Message approved by david_gore) |
