Problem with engine starting
 

Hello,

This is not a Porsche question, but this is the only place that I know where to talk with engine rebuilder experts...

I just finished rebuilding my 1500cc, 4 cilinders MG Midget engine (1978, carburated, electronic ignition).

I started the engine yesterday for the first time after the rebuild (new pistons, rebore, rebalance, new cam, head job, new oil pump).... and it is not running right.

basically the problem is that it runs OK at 40° advance, but sputters and stops when I put the ignition at 20° or less...

As far as I know, the cam timing is setup properly, and I have the fiering order ok.

any idea where to look for an answer?

thanks, cyrille

Are you measuring the timing with a timing light? Is your electronic ignition triggerd with a crank sensor in a known position?

yep and no
 

hello,

yes, I am using a timging light, and the electronic ignition is just a replacement for points, it trigers on the distributor where the old points used to be...

we are talking old BRITISH enginering here.... not german (if it was german, I would not have the problem:)...

BTW, how many german engineers does it take to change a light bulb....

if the light bub is german, none cause it will not break...

cyrille