I have a 1971 2000TC Mk2 which up til this hot weather has been running perfectly. I have had the car out twice this week and both times the car runs perfectly for about 6-10 miles then cuts out. If I leave the car for 5-10 minutes it starts and runs perfectly again. The temperature gauge is in the green just left of vertical.
The engine has been overhauled to the extent of rebuilding the carbs and fuel pump, the engine side plates have been removed and all sludge cleaned out, all new hoses, radiator flushed, water pump removed and cleaned.. Also the fuel tank has been removed, cleaned and coated with Eastwood tank sealant and a new sender unit fitted. The reserve fuel line has been replaced. I have read the post from Relistan who had a similar problem but I have no bubbles in the fuel pump bowl.
If it is fuel starvation caused by the heat why after leaving it for just a few minutes does it start and run ok because the engine and underbonnet are still hot?
Any ideas/comments will be welcome, thanks.
The engine has been overhauled to the extent of rebuilding the carbs and fuel pump, the engine side plates have been removed and all sludge cleaned out, all new hoses, radiator flushed, water pump removed and cleaned.. Also the fuel tank has been removed, cleaned and coated with Eastwood tank sealant and a new sender unit fitted. The reserve fuel line has been replaced. I have read the post from Relistan who had a similar problem but I have no bubbles in the fuel pump bowl.
If it is fuel starvation caused by the heat why after leaving it for just a few minutes does it start and run ok because the engine and underbonnet are still hot?
Any ideas/comments will be welcome, thanks.