I've got the TR4 running Weak

[barrytr4]

Hi Mates

I adjusted the Carbies very weak? I drive it very light ( hey, I'm 73) , it's takes around 1/4 temp' on a coolish day before it runs normal , ign' timing spot on, but the exhaust / plugs are very sooty , not been out of town yet--Barry

[Lebro]

Sounds about right to me, perhaps very slightly weak.  The black plugs are due to the short runs you have been doing.

Take it for a good long blast out of town & then check them.

Bob.

[Hamish]

Give it a nice brisk run out up or down the coast which ever has the least urban traffic. 
 

probably too far to wave rock but a nice rural run and without too many tourists at the moment. 
 

I think a blast like that is known as an Italian tune up. 
 

H

[barrytr4]

7 minutes ago, Hamish said:

Give it a nice brisk run out up or down the coast which ever has the least urban traffic. 
 

probably too far to wave rock but a nice rural run and without too many tourists at the moment. 
 

I think a blast like that is known as an Italian tune up. 
 

H

 

7 minutes ago, Hamish said:

Give it a nice brisk run out up or down the coast which ever has the least urban traffic. 
 

probably too far to wave rock but a nice rural run and without too many tourists at the moment. 
 

I think a blast like that is known as an Italian tune up. 
 

H

Hi hamish--I've  been to Wave Rock, I'm originaly from the Wirral UK--Barry

[Hamish]

Spent  year + in oz 1989/90 

wonderful place. 
 

wave rock was already built then 

 

H

Edited February 24, 2021 by Hamish

[ianc]

I understood that Aussies were beefy fellows and considered Brits to be wimps, so how come driving very lightly when you're only 73 - I'm 81, but I don't drive "very lightly"!

Ian Cornish

[RogerH]

Hi Barry,

if you do not want to or don;t have the time for a long drive then set the tick over to 2000 - 2500 rpm and leave until it gets warm/hot and then run for 10 minutes more. With the throttle still open kill the ignition - DO NOT let the ticker come down to 800-1000rpm before killing the ignition.

This should give a true colour to the plugs.

I believe you are still running in the engine. The black sooty deposit could be burnt oil as things are still bedding in.

Roger

[Motorsport Mickey]

Hi Barry,

As Roger says all you are checking now is tickover settings at probably 800 revs...

Perhaps a more reliable setting check is to drive on the road and get the engine warm 5-19 mins where you live probably. Then on a longish straight road accelerate to 3000 revs and hold it there on the pedal for 10-20 secs ... and cut the ignition WITHOUT removing the throttle input. If you are clever you’ll have done it 200 yards before a laybye or suitable place to pull off the road. Then using the spark plug socket and handle ( don’t forget it) remove the plugs and check the colours. They will show as close as possible how the engine runs in real time conditions.

As Roger says if a recent rebuild ( 1000 mile) I wouldn’t even be trying to change it yet. It will need some BMEP* running to bed in the rings before the more final parts of on road tuning.

Mick Richards

* Brake Mean Effective Pressure... Google it.

Edited February 24, 2021 by Motorsport Mickey

[barrytr4]

Hi Chums 

Ian, Your right, I'm British from the Wirral,  light running till it's run in then we will see...............

thanks for the replies , will give it good run, I know it's been very cold in the UK, USA, but it's been very hot here , got to stay out of the heat----hey I'm 73 -------Barry