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mazmonza

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Slow running
« on: March 09, 2021, 13:52:57 »
My engine will not tick over properly unless I disconnect the vaccum pipe, grateful for any help.
Now my ignition light is staying on! it never rains but it pours !!

Maurice
1967 250sl ZF 5 speed
1991 300ce-24 coupe Sportline
1962 Lambretta TV175/ RB20
2000 Ducati 748s
1970 Ducati Monza

Mike Hughes

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Re: Slow running
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2021, 14:32:33 »
if you increase the idle speed, does the light go off?
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mazmonza

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Re: Slow running
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2021, 16:49:09 »
No it stays on at any revs
1967 250sl ZF 5 speed
1991 300ce-24 coupe Sportline
1962 Lambretta TV175/ RB20
2000 Ducati 748s
1970 Ducati Monza

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Re: Slow running
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2021, 18:19:15 »
Re-ignition light possibly alternator not working correctly ?, had the same problem a few years ago, swapped it for an uprated 55amp version at the same time.