Engine keeps stalling unless chock is permanently out.
Sep 9, 2018 at 1:58 PM
Engine stalling
1984 MINI MAYFAIR
LESLIE SMART
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.
If the choke has to be out, chances are you have a major vacuum leak causing too much air to enter the combustion chamber. I have to be honest, in the US, this vehicle is not available, so my information is very limited. However, I want you to check for an engine vacuum leak. Here are directions as to how that is done:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge
Think about it. With the choke on, you are limiting the amount of air that can enter the engine. If there is a vacuum leak, closing the choke compensates for the extra air entering the engine.
Check that and let me know what you find.
Take care,
Joe
If the choke has to be out, chances are you have a major vacuum leak causing too much air to enter the combustion chamber. I have to be honest, in the US, this vehicle is not available, so my information is very limited. However, I want you to check for an engine vacuum leak. Here are directions as to how that is done:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge
Think about it. With the choke on, you are limiting the amount of air that can enter the engine. If there is a vacuum leak, closing the choke compensates for the extra air entering the engine.
Check that and let me know what you find.
Take care,
Joe
Sep 10, 2018 at 6:02 PM