VixenPPP

Thank you gents.

These readings are on DLB105 Lucas coil. I believe it's an oiled filled coil. Fitted to a 1970 Vitesse. Is it worth investing in a modern more efficient coil ( so I'm told )?

The meter must be faulty because after turning the dial backwards and forwards a few times I'm getting different readings on the same settings i.e 200m and 20k ohms. I'll take it in to my local garage and ask them to check it. Understood about the condenser. Thanks gents

Yes, that reads 1 and remains at 1 when disconnected. As you can see the connections and settings are correct. I've double and triple checked them. It's an Delco D200 dizzy and I'm getting a weak spark with an online plug tester.

Is this a case of a faulty coil, my incompetence or a faulty meter ?

It's not corroded. It's a loose fit probably less than 1mm clearance.

Thanks again for your help gents. A pressed fit makes sense. I don't know what's happened. But at least the question has been answered. .....Neil

The engine number has a ME prefix which indicates it was originally fitted to a Triumph 2000. The PCV must be air tight surely. I'll try an o ring and see if it makes a difference. I've tested the compressions and all cylinders gave readings of 140/150. Thanks....Neil

I'm told the manifold is off a triumph 2000 and looking at a picture of one it is the same. Since I've had the car it's only developed this starting problem recently, so, it will run fine with the wrong manifold fitted. I don't quite know where to go from here. What about blocking off the breather hole in the manifold completely ? Can't see why a replacement manifold is needed. Oh, you will see the pic upload worked this time, must be me. Thanks....Neil

Gents....The pics will not upload, but, I have posted on FB TSSC. It's been suggested the manifold is off a triumph 2000. It was running fine, but, something has broken and needs fixing.

Yes, I've looked at that Pete. It's not the same. The diaphragm valve sits in the hole on top. It's not secured and is not airtight.

Having looked at service manuals pics of the emission the control system mine appears not to be the same. It's a Vitesse Mk11 . I hope the pics make it clears. The diaphragm valve just rests in the hole on the top of the manifold. It's clearly not as it should be. Would this cause the engine not to start ? Is there anything else connected directly into the manifold that could cause the engine not to start ? It won't allow me to post pictures. A major difference is that the manifold ' rail ' has two holes, one, on top, where the valves sits, the, other pointing forwards, just below. This has a hose connected to it which has been blanked off. Thanks....Neil

I took My 1970 Vitesse for a pre-mot inspection last Autumn. I've put the faults right, the most serious being some minor welding in the boot area. I took it for a test drive and all was fine for a few miles then it coughed and spluttered and conked out. It was and is, almost certainly fuel related. I've replaced the fuel tank and all the hoses will be replaced with barricade hoses. I've squirted petrol into the carbs and she has fired up a couple of times. On disconnecting the hose to the carbs the fuel seems to be pumping out at a good pressure. I've dismantled the carbs and cleaned them and replaced gaskets. The fault seems to be connected to the carbs. Have I blocked a passageway or something ? Neil

Further to my conking out problem. I've looked at possible faults you gents advised. I've had the carbs off, thoroughly cleaned them, needle jets were clean and I've recentered the main jets. Fuel lines are fine. It appears to be an ignition fault. Anyway I've fitted a powerspark ignition kit. She fired up instantly, but, sounded very rough and blew the emission control disc thingy off the manifold. On trying to start her, the engine turns freely then slows to a point where it almost stops then runs freely again. She fires up, but will not run. Ignition timing or something more serious ? ....Neil

Test drove PPP ' Vixen ' again yesterday evening . All good for 3 miles or so then she spluttered and juddered and ran erratically until she conked out. By disconnecting the fuel hose and cranking the engine confirmed fuel to the carbs, but, I've done this many times and this time the pressure seemed excessive. It conked out three times before limping home. Essentially, after checks, it seemed a matter of time before she would restart. I'm thinking examine the carbs, replace hoses, second fuel filter maybe. Are electric pumps recommended ? MK 2 Vitesse. .....Neil