T16 running problems
Hi Guys, its a very long time since I have posted on here, been busy with some other non military projects. Last time I used the T16 it konked out after 1.5 miles and limped the remaining half mile to the showground stopping every 100 yards. This is not a new phenomenon, and in the UK the T16 had the unenviable reputation for doing just this even when in service. I have heard all sorts of explanations but still not a fix. Suggestions such as faulty rotor arms in the Divers helmet distributor to fuel vaporisation etc etc. I am sticking my neck out but I reckon it's ignition from the way it dies. I was also told years ago by a very competent mechanic that 90% of carburettor problems are electrical, and I must say my experience sort of bears this out.
Anyway, it is time to solve this issue and enjoy the lovely T16 as it was intended to be used.
I am running a 12v coil mounted on a bracket off the cylinder head through an adaptor onto the top of the divers helmet dizzy. Yes it get hot in there, and the coil gets very hot but perhaps if the rotor arm is shorting this is overworking the coil.
Anyway, I am sure this has been discussed or experienced before so please help me get this sorted .
I don't want to really buy a modern distributor at least until I know FOR CERTAIN that this is the problem. Arggh!
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