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right my problem.... its been missing quite resently on boost (mainly coming on boost) then ok there after (getting worse over time)...but since yesterday its been missing on boost. (full stop) doesnt sound like a lean out, checked all the usual stuff like fuel pressure, fuel pressure rising on boost well as much on boost as i can get it ...it does rise so i think i am ok all here. there is no leaks (apart from a little oil but that doesnt matter atm lol) t-peice trick done variouse ways lol (dont ask), also lean of pipe blocked no difference made

also for reference i know it runs on boost even if the fuel pressure does not rise but doesnt boost for long ie till the float bowl is empty (because like a twat i tried it did not let it empty tho so i still have pistons)

any way on my home from work i thought about a turbo motor needind stronger sparks to whack the a/f in to burn and thinking mine is running points atm (no module are anything) if the points have warn to a larger gap this will cause the coil to have less time to charge ( ie weaker spark, and amplified by the need for a stronger spark on boost) is my theory on this correct or fubar?

your opinions needed, cheers

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Hi,
Yes as the boost builds up the pressures in the cylinders are higher, so you need a strong spark. Lots of boost can blow the spark out!
Check all of the ignition system, plugs leads, cap, rotor, points and condensor.
Condensors are a pain in the arse.
I've had the same problem on a Cossie years ago, it was just a bad plug...
Go electronic asap, better still slap a megajolt on there!
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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On 8th of Jun, 2007 at 10:32pm Brett said:
back groung-
right my problem.... its been missing quite resently on boost (mainly coming on boost) then ok there after (getting worse over time)...but since yesterday its been missing on boost. (full stop) doesnt sound like a lean out, checked all the usual stuff like fuel pressure, fuel pressure rising on boost well as much on boost as i can get it ...it does rise so i think i am ok all here. there is no leaks (apart from a little oil but that doesnt matter atm lol) t-peice trick done variouse ways lol (dont ask), also lean of pipe blocked no difference made

also for reference i know it runs on boost even if the fuel pressure does not rise but doesnt boost for long ie till the float bowl is empty (because like a twat i tried it did not let it empty tho so i still have pistons)

any way on my home from work i thought about a turbo motor needind stronger sparks to whack the a/f in to burn and thinking mine is running points atm (no module are anything) if the points have warn to a larger gap this will cause the coil to have less time to charge ( ie weaker spark, and amplified by the need for a stronger spark on boost) is my theory on this correct or fubar?

your opinions needed, cheers

Medusa + injection = too much torque for the dyno ..https://youtu.be/qg5o0_tJxYM

cheers guys, little more confident i havnt blown the engine :) mjlj is on its way going to have a tinker with the points before work.... i will report back later to let you know :)
cheers again,

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the turbo dizzy was electronic so the one you have cant be for turbo. its probably the worng advance curve

w00t bang on that was the problem :) points, runs better than ever set them to 0.2 mm (i think lol)

Leonard - it is a turbo dizzy just has points :) like my car is a mini it just has a turbo? same kind of thing...and mjlj is on its way
so instead of buying a module i dont need in few weeks i spent the money elsewere

Edited by Brett on 9th Jun, 2007.

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