PLEASE READ LAST BIT Engine cuts out after 5-10 mins urgent help needed

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by busloverkent, Jul 25, 2015.

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  1. busloverkent

    busloverkent

    Okehampton
     
    busloverkent, Jul 27, 2015
    #41
  2. Barneyrubble

    Barneyrubble

    Wait for it to cool right down then whip a plug out it might be running bit too lean ?
     
    Barneyrubble, Jul 27, 2015
    #42
  3. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    What did they time it to?
    Shouldn't need to re-set carb after doing the timing.
    You should be able to comfortably hold the dipstick. If all they've changed is the dizzy plate and timing it's pretty much got to be that...
     
    Baysearcher, Jul 27, 2015
    #43
  4. busloverkent

    busloverkent

    Single copy solex. Yes they spent quite a while doing the mixture as RAC messed it up and the running is best it's ever been
     
    busloverkent, Jul 27, 2015
    #44
  5. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    It's not good if it's hot....
     
    Baysearcher, Jul 27, 2015
    #45
  6. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Baysearcher, Jul 27, 2015
    #46
  7. Barneyrubble

    Barneyrubble

    it will seem like its going really well but if to lean it will burn stuff . Have you got a plug spanner ?
     
    Barneyrubble, Jul 27, 2015
    #47
  8. busloverkent

    busloverkent

    Ca
    rn
     
    busloverkent, Jul 27, 2015
    #48
  9. busloverkent

    busloverkent

    No :-(
     
    busloverkent, Jul 27, 2015
    #49
  10. lost-en-france

    lost-en-france

    have you got skype?
     
    lost-en-france, Jul 27, 2015
    #50
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  11. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    If you're sure it's running hotter than normal you need to check the timing and (if it's been messed with) the carb settings.
    Continuing to drive it could cost you an engine rebuild / replacement.
     
    Baysearcher, Jul 27, 2015
    #51
  12. Barneyrubble

    Barneyrubble

    You need to keep your fan spinning , going down hill wont help
     
    Barneyrubble, Jul 27, 2015
    #52
  13. busloverkent

    busloverkent

    UOTE I don't know sorry - shall I drive for a bit and check again after long flat or downhill? What other symptoms of overheating are there ?
     
    busloverkent, Jul 27, 2015
    #53
  14. paneuropaul

    paneuropaul

    It's not much help tonight, but If you are really stuck and still there in the morning give O'Conners campers a ring. They run a fleet of Bays out of Oakehampton they may be able to help as they have workshops on site and Zoe is extremely nice. 01837 659599
     
    paneuropaul, Jul 27, 2015
    #54
  15. busloverkent

    busloverkent

    Th
    thank you
     
    busloverkent, Jul 27, 2015
    #55
  16. Barneyrubble

    Barneyrubble

    You will get quite hot air out your vents when its warmed up or you should its the hot dipstick thats worrying . Id let it cool down and then have a check on things .
     
    Barneyrubble, Jul 27, 2015
    #56
  17. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Other symptoms are a seized engine or holed piston. Both less than ideal!
    I guess it's too late to phone the garage now and ask what they set the timing to.
     
    Baysearcher, Jul 27, 2015
    #57
  18. busloverkent

    busloverkent

    no :-(
     
    busloverkent, Jul 27, 2015
    #58
  19. Barneyrubble

    Barneyrubble

    What year is your bus ?
     
    Barneyrubble, Jul 27, 2015
    #59
  20. busloverkent

    busloverkent

    Ok well it's been off for half an hour alternator still very warm everything else is cool, dipstick cool, oil light brown, no leaks etc
     
    busloverkent, Jul 27, 2015
    #60
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