Recent content by Paul in Washington

SUCCESS! (w/ small caveat)(tachometer) Is there a nicer feelings in the world than when your Rover is on the blink for a long time and then suddenly it's working great? Yes, there is, but you need another person for that :) Anyway, as you recall, I was sure that I had a fuel starvation issue...

So today we disconnected the fuel line at both ends, tested the electric fuel pump for volume and pressure, and everything was fine! There was no gunk seen anywhere, the fuel line was clear and clean. We pumped about a quart of gas into a jar and it was perfectly clear. My shade tree mechanic...

Thanks Willy, that sounds a lot like mine, except it doesn't cut out completely. Unfortunately, a prior owner swapped out the mechanical fuel pump with the glass dome with an after-market electric version. But I am going to follow-up on the fuel and lines shortly.

sdibbers changed condenser. PeterZRH, not sure how to check vacuum. Soffolkpete, not sure how to check that either. I have thought about it and am convinced that the problem is fuel starvation because after sitting at a stop light and accelerating hard, the engine works perfectly. On a steep...

Here's my 1969 Rover TC 2000 in Washington, DC on July 4th, 2016. You blokes and ladies will note our official license tag motto, which I highlighted --> "Taxation w/out Representation" <-- which led to a we muck up over here with your majordomo old King Georgie back in 1776. But all is...

1969 TC 2000 runs fine about town but distinct loss of power going up hills. Changed points, plugs and dist. cap, which looked fine, and after-market electric fuel pump. Car ran fine for years. This problem is new. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks!