Date:         Tue, 12 May 1998 09:36:42 +0100
Reply-To:     "Woodcock, Frank" <f.woodcock@UNISON.CO.UK>
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From:         "Woodcock, Frank" <f.woodcock@UNISON.CO.UK>
Subject:      Re: Loss of power
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> midworld midworld <midworld@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote
>Subject: Loss of power

>I got my van back from having the engine rebuilt and all is fine until <snip>
the van had a momentary lapse
>of power then fine.<snip>  The engine has under aprox. 200 mile on it. does
anyone have an idea what might be happening?

>Thanks
>Cecil T

There are several causes of loss of power following an engine rebuild.
Here are some possible causes:-

*       New piston rings which have not bedded in. They occasionally stick.

*       Gunge ( grease, oil etc) fouling the sparkplugs - this can clear
        itself after a long run

*       Dirt in the carburetor - again this can clear on a long run with the
        occasional 'foot to the floor'

Another cause could be a loose connection on the distributor or other
ignition part. Check that the wires are secure.

If the work was done by a garage - report the fault and get an
undertaking from them to repair if it has not disappeared by say 1000
miles.

I have all sorts of occasional misfires, clutch judder/slip with 'Pooh'
my 1981 Holdsworth Villa van. It goes top speed 55-60 mph which is slow
enough to enjoy the views. You can see 'Pooh' at my new website
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~mpages/

Don't forget to change the oil after 300 miles. The engine will thank
you for it!

Good luck.