BJ8 quits running

Asked by jll Nov 19, 2008 at 07:33 PM about the 1967 Austin-Healey 3000

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

67 BJ8 that suddenly quits running after fill-up.  Replaced most electrical and boiled gas tank.  After a few hours, starts again. Any suggestions?

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Tom answered 14 years ago

just for grins and giggles leave the gas cap loose or off after filling up

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drkoch answered 13 years ago

The wonderful lucas fuel pumps are almost always to blame with my BT7s. Temporarily shunt around it with another fuel pump and see what happens.

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