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    TR4/4A TR4 Carburetors/Idling

    Have adjusted the carburetors SU-H6 as the two front spark plugs were running too rich. Flow meters show identical measurements. Gunsun Colortune shows blue/ red flame. Still the two front cylinders are fouling the spark plugs. If the mixture is set to more lean, it won't idle when driving...
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    TR2/3/3A very high idle, timing perfect

    hi everyone. something to swing by everyone, maybe someone has some guesses. My TR3a has a really, really high idle. Unfortunately I cannot tell you the RPM's as that gauge is broken (sending it somewhere to be refurb'd after the New Year). But it's definitely running very high. The timing...
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    Poor idle when hot

    My first post. I recently received my BN1 from a ground up restoration. It is intended to be a driver. After a few teething problems I still have 2 outstanding. The cockpit heat (I can live with) and bad idleling when engine is hot in traffic. Many things have checked out ok, my mechanic thinks...
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