Hi Mike,

Many thanks for that detailed reply.
We have access to a smoke machine , will test for air & vacuum leaks
Also will check timing

Thanks again

Pat

Typically, stalling when engaging a load, like the torque converter, is likely to be due to a weak fuel/air mixture, assuming the basic idle speed is correct. Have you an Mot emissions test printout which could confirm whether this is possible? Have you checked for induction air leaks? Is the oil f...

Assuming all is correct with the ignition and injection system. Is your car fitted with aircon? Does it occur when the compressor cuts in/out? Check the tickover speed when in drive and stationary is not too low as the sudden demand of an electrical load, power steering demand (turning the steering...

Afternoon, We have a very frustrating problem on our 1984 SIII 4.2 Daimler , about a year ago it developed an intermittent issue in that , engine starts from cold no problem, car can drive for a few miles and when slowing down say for a roundabout the engine stalls At times also when the engine is i...

Hi Brian

Thanks for your reply and the information

I will let you know how I get on

Thanks again

Pat

Hi I am new to this forum even though I am a long term club member I purchased a 123 ignition system for my car , 3.4 LTR S type , my son in his enthusiasm went ahead and removed the old distributor together with all the plug leads while I wasn't there , this puts me at a disadvantage as I haven't d...

Oliver,

Thanks for your reply

Hi,

Does anyopne know who supplies good quality points & a condernser for a 1964 S Type

Regards

Pat

Hi Brian, thank you for your reply, the service was just routine, points etc. replaced, I did have this problem before the service some time back but it only happened once or twice and the car ran o.k after that. No rotor arm or anything like that was replaced. The choke hissing noise is not present...

Hi, I have a 1964 S type 3.4, I have a couple of problmes which may be linked and I would welcome your advice : Car starts from cold no problem, drives fine and runs well. At times when I stop the car however and try to restart it it is as if the car wont fire or has no fuel supply. Yesterday for ex...