Post by rayrover on Nov 5, 2013 19:21:19 GMT
More familiar with old Land Rover 4x4s came across a French Factory built Grandin 'Jeep' based almost entirely on 205 running gear.
I'm hoping that someone with more knowledge of the 205 engine might be able to offer some advice? It has a Solex manual twin choke carburettor and will start, however at idle speed it is 'lumpy' to the point that removing a plug lead makes little difference. Opening up the throttle it will rev and seems to run smother, however its not 100%. Another identical carburettor has been substituted but made no difference to any of the symptons. I have a 'free Haynes' book but really need a diagram of the plug lead connections to the distributor cap to make sure that they are on correctly.
The vehicle has been stood for some time so its possible its been 'explored' by others? Any other advice on possible reasons for poor running appreciated, - usual fuel filter, fuel pipes,new fuel and new plugs already tackled.
I'm hoping that someone with more knowledge of the 205 engine might be able to offer some advice? It has a Solex manual twin choke carburettor and will start, however at idle speed it is 'lumpy' to the point that removing a plug lead makes little difference. Opening up the throttle it will rev and seems to run smother, however its not 100%. Another identical carburettor has been substituted but made no difference to any of the symptons. I have a 'free Haynes' book but really need a diagram of the plug lead connections to the distributor cap to make sure that they are on correctly.
The vehicle has been stood for some time so its possible its been 'explored' by others? Any other advice on possible reasons for poor running appreciated, - usual fuel filter, fuel pipes,new fuel and new plugs already tackled.
