Hi
My X19 will idle happily, but after 3-5 minutes driving around town, it stalls without warning and will not restart. I have to wait 5 minutes, then it will start again, and the cycle is repeated. It’s a 1500 Euro X19, standard except for electronic ignition and electric fuel pump. It’s just coming out of a 3 year nut-and-bolt resto, so absolutely everything has been apart.
It feels electrical because it stops so suddenly, but after its stalled, the dash battery light is on, I can hear the electric fuel pump whirring and there is still +12V to the coil. The ignition switch and battery are new, and the alternator is kicking out 14.4V.
All the ignition parts are new, including the coil. I fitted a spark indicator on one of the plugs and the spark is bright and even. Static timing is set to 5 degree BTDC and the centrifugal advance checks out. The car pulls nicely.
I’ve checked the fuel tank pick up for dirt, and the fuel tank is not under vacuum. The fuel filter is full of fuel. The carb has been cleaned and a refurb kit fitted, and the float level is set correctly. The spark plugs are not fouled. The cooling system is in good shape, and the temp sits at 90 with the fan cutting in and out OK
One thing I have noticed: if I remove the oil filler cap when the engine is running, I can see oil flying around inside the rocker cover, and oil will spit out of the cap. Is this normal – I’ve never had this on any other car?
This has been going on for weeks, and I’ve checked and rechecked fuel, spark and air several times- I’m completely stumped by this. I can't believe it’s the fuel vaporisation issue, as it’s winter here in the UK, and I have the electric fuel pump fitted.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Jim
My X19 will idle happily, but after 3-5 minutes driving around town, it stalls without warning and will not restart. I have to wait 5 minutes, then it will start again, and the cycle is repeated. It’s a 1500 Euro X19, standard except for electronic ignition and electric fuel pump. It’s just coming out of a 3 year nut-and-bolt resto, so absolutely everything has been apart.
It feels electrical because it stops so suddenly, but after its stalled, the dash battery light is on, I can hear the electric fuel pump whirring and there is still +12V to the coil. The ignition switch and battery are new, and the alternator is kicking out 14.4V.
All the ignition parts are new, including the coil. I fitted a spark indicator on one of the plugs and the spark is bright and even. Static timing is set to 5 degree BTDC and the centrifugal advance checks out. The car pulls nicely.
I’ve checked the fuel tank pick up for dirt, and the fuel tank is not under vacuum. The fuel filter is full of fuel. The carb has been cleaned and a refurb kit fitted, and the float level is set correctly. The spark plugs are not fouled. The cooling system is in good shape, and the temp sits at 90 with the fan cutting in and out OK
One thing I have noticed: if I remove the oil filler cap when the engine is running, I can see oil flying around inside the rocker cover, and oil will spit out of the cap. Is this normal – I’ve never had this on any other car?
This has been going on for weeks, and I’ve checked and rechecked fuel, spark and air several times- I’m completely stumped by this. I can't believe it’s the fuel vaporisation issue, as it’s winter here in the UK, and I have the electric fuel pump fitted.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Jim