Misfire

PostPost by: Mileso » Thu Nov 12, 2020 12:24 pm

Hi, My S4 on SU's misfires when pushed hard after a good warm up, also after over run into/out of roundabouts (do all Elans pop and bang on over-run!). Not consistantly though. To save chasing my tail I am guessing the right thing is to just taking to a rolling road tuner?
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PostPost by: BrianA » Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:05 pm

I'd be looking for an air leak on the inlet manifold from your description.

A worn spindle in the carb could also let in air on the overrun causing popping and banging - had this with a pair of SUs on an XK120.

Certainly worth a look
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PostPost by: USA64 » Thu Nov 12, 2020 11:08 pm

It should have Stromberg not SU carburetors. Have you topped them up? The Srombergs have replaceable spindle seals.
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PostPost by: Mileso » Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:36 pm

Apologies, yes its strombergs.
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