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by EightyFive
Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser
Replies: 47
Views: 1394

Re: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser

What was your old 2.0? Look into the top of ther carb at the Y-shaped acclerator jet. On some models, GL etc, it onlt squirts into the primary barrel. S models fired into both barrels. Possibly you are not getting enough fuel in to cover the short gap before the venturi effect can recover from the ...
by EightyFive
Sun Feb 11, 2024 6:40 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Windscreen rubber
Replies: 13
Views: 533

Re: Windscreen rubber

I never used the strip or corner pieces, that probably contributed to the difficulty I had installing it, the corners definitely don’t look quite right. The f*cker is in there though and it’s not going anywhere. Like you, I’d much rather have had the smaller screen but they were so hard to come by f...
by EightyFive
Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser
Replies: 47
Views: 1394

Re: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser

I find it's also a right pain in the arse to get at the two nuts on the carb closest to the engine without the rocker cover off. So yes I'll definitely be taking the rocker cover and carb off, and reinstalling the carb first after. Unfortunately I won't have access to my capri for about a year now, ...
by EightyFive
Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:35 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Windscreen rubber
Replies: 13
Views: 533

Re: Windscreen rubber

Is this the seal you're after? https://www.ebay.com/itm/172541387832?hash=item282c44a438:g:L3UAAOSwyQtVuiLW I believe it's the skinny type as it has the insert for the chrome strip, which I believe the fatter seal doesn't have? Either way I have a large screen and skinny seal on my MK3 and it might ...
by EightyFive
Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser
Replies: 47
Views: 1394

Re: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser

I had similar symptoms last year. Valve clearances made a massive difference, definitely check and set them if you haven't already. Cleaning up the carb was the next thing, the accelerator pump in the carb made a massive difference as well. We replaced quite a few parts on the carb in the field at ...
by EightyFive
Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:11 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser
Replies: 47
Views: 1394

Re: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser

So I took it out for a test drive today, car drove nice when it was driven casually. Tried flooring it close to home just to test it and again after retarding the timing slightly and there was a loud bang as it backfired through the carb. Car struggled to stay running after and completely died short...
by EightyFive
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Donating?
Replies: 4
Views: 211

Donating?

Hi all, I've realised that I've been coming to this place for advice for the better part of 11 years whenever I find myself in a pickle (which is a lot). Whilst my interest in my capri eb's and flows along with life, the forum has always been here to help whenever I want to get stuck back in, whethe...
by EightyFive
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser
Replies: 47
Views: 1394

Re: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser

I've got a spare I can test which was the old one on this car. It's pretty old but it's an intermotor one made in England, hopefully it's still good. Either way think I'll buy one for a 2.8 eventually just to rule it out/ see how the car reacts to that. Unfortunately for the capri I'll be going abro...
by EightyFive
Thu Feb 08, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser
Replies: 47
Views: 1394

Re: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser

The results are a bit weird: the first 2 pics seem to be measuring the same thing yet one is showing 3.6K and the other 0.166Ω . Then you`re measuring the HT side and showing 3.5K Can`t understand it. Just to compare if you want to re-check, the LT (between the 2 screw terminals) should give about ...
by EightyFive
Thu Feb 08, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser
Replies: 47
Views: 1394

Re: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser

Right you'll have to forgive me, it was pissing it down and the battery isn't hooked up. I did manage to get out there and tried to measure resistance, but I'm getting confused with how to set it up. Below was my attempt but it doesn't look right... Primary Coil: https://i.ibb.co/KXdFkHW/IMG-8234.jp...
by EightyFive
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:26 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser
Replies: 47
Views: 1394

Re: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser

I have had new carbs arrive and found the float height was way off, on removal of the float bowl I have also found some of these new carbs have debris left inside from manufacture. What plug gaps are you using and dare I ask where you purchased them from? There are a lot of fakes out there often so...
by EightyFive
Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:59 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser
Replies: 47
Views: 1394

Re: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser

Blow back through the carb is usually an indication of lean running. As it happens under load is the accelerator pump working ? The other thought is the float height correct? If low the engine might be running out of fuel under high load. When you set the ignition timing did you have vacuum disconn...
by EightyFive
Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser
Replies: 47
Views: 1394

Re: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser

When you say misfire do you mean it hesitates? I mean there is blowback through carb, however it's gotten a lot rarer after all the changes. Mosty it seems to hesitate for a sec, then the revs go up as normal. Like I said I'm by no means an expert here, but everything else sounds pretty healthy whe...
by EightyFive
Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:55 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser
Replies: 47
Views: 1394

Misfiring when flooring it from idle - 2l Laser

I've put in new plugs, bought new HT leads, cleaned out the idle jets/ flushed the carb, replaced intake manifold gasket & carb gaskets... All of these changes have made an improvement each time to the overall running of the car, but that misfire is still there when you really floor it, even whe...
by EightyFive
Fri Feb 02, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 1986 Laser on ebay
Replies: 7
Views: 7315

Re: 1986 Laser on ebay

I might be overthinking things here, but I've noticed in the video and some pictures the exhaust manifold is painted a nice silver, (sprayed on the car as you can see the overspray) then in one photo it has either burnt off or was just taken at another time. Little details like this and the mileage ...
by EightyFive
Fri Feb 02, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: To use gasket sealant or not?
Replies: 1
Views: 214

To use gasket sealant or not?

Hi All, I am replacing the intake manifold gasket as there was some air leakage, and have noticed the area around the water inlet/ outlet port is a little pitted on the aluminium manifold and block, but more or less smooth elsewhere. I have sanded and scraped this down the best I can to the point I ...
by EightyFive
Thu Feb 01, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Easy to Read Wiring Diagrams?
Replies: 2
Views: 297

Re: Easy to Read Wiring Diagrams?

Thanks Andrew, got these downloaded now!
by EightyFive
Mon Jan 29, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Easy to Read Wiring Diagrams?
Replies: 2
Views: 297

Easy to Read Wiring Diagrams?

Hi all, I'm doing some work on the electrics and I remember there were some very useful, easy to read wiring diagrams which I believe were originally posted to Capri Power. I've found the thread but unfortunately these are no longer available on the image hosting site they were uploaded to. Does any...
by EightyFive
Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rear bushes
Replies: 6
Views: 958

Re: Rear bushes

These were the first results on my ebay app,I really despise sponsored listings: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352169712855?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=SULLi5DqS3m&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=ZSr3DY87Rf2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY On second thought i’m...
by EightyFive
Sun Apr 10, 2022 7:43 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rear bushes
Replies: 6
Views: 958

Re: Rear bushes

Andrew 2.8i wrote: Sun Apr 10, 2022 7:05 am Hi,
Not that it helps, but if you've just bought new springs, don't they come with new rubber bushes already fitted? You might as well use those until they wear out.

Andrew.
Hi Andrew, yes they do and I plan to, but I am talking about the rear shackle to chassis bush and ARB bushes.