Just fitted the coil pack and leads. Alas, no real difference. Will do a compression test after lunch to either rule out or confirm head gasket. Heading to the caravan mid afternoon so not got much time for checks today but I'll get a map reading.
Bob Sent from my iPad > On 30 Oct 2015, at 21:42, Matthew Wastell <matt...@wastell.eu> wrote: > > Just a thought, what's MAP reading? > >> On 29 Oct 2015, at 22:10, Robert Craig <bobbycrai...@tiscali.co.uk> wrote: >> >> That's great info Matthew, thanks for taking the time to write it all. I >> think I'll print it out and put it in the very large file you gave me. >> >> The map looks ok. I compared some values with the saved file from the Sitec >> RR session to the ECU. It happened when I switched to high boost. Was just >> building speed gradually in first and second as it was damp. Wasn't yet on >> positive boost when it lost power and farted. No mechanical noises to >> suggest engine component failure. >> >> The engine starts but won't idle. Have to hold the revs about 1500 but it's >> rough so could be on two cylinders. If I try to rev it it backfires and >> won't go above about 3K ish. The duty cycle gauge shows 0 but all other >> gauges are registering. >> >> Plugs are high quality iridium, slightly sooted. Haven't measured gaps but >> will do that at the weekend.. >> We have a couple of ex Ford technicians in work. They are not familiar with >> Megasquirt but know the rest of the system well and initial consensus from >> them is a coil pack issue. I'll get a coil pack tomorrow as we have a trade >> account with Dingbro it won't be expensive. Even if it's not that, I'll keep >> it as a spare. I'll let you know how I get on. I'm looking at this as a >> learning exercise. I've done around 5000 miles ( including sprint and track >> days) and been pretty much trouble free, so there had to be a problem at >> some point. Ironic that we were chatting about it last week. >> >> >> Bob >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On 29 Oct 2015, at 19:48, Matthew Wastell <matt...@wastell.eu> wrote: >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> Hopefully I can still remember the MS. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
