T140v Engine Shuts Down

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  1. David Houston

    David Houston New Member

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    Hi there
    I have a 1978 t140v, it starts and runs OK for about 20 mls , If I have to stop at traffic lights etc the engine shuts down and won't start for about 10 minutes. All I do after that is try and get home without stopping.
    Anybody any idea what I should do to check out what my problem could be.
    Cheers Dave
     
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  2. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi Dave :cool:
     
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  3. STIFFLER

    STIFFLER Senior Member

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    I`d start with coils as they tend to break down when warm?
     
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  4. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello Dave.

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  5. joe mc donald

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    Welcome to the family. Yes coils could be the culprit or ignition system. And check the fuel system is delivering enough to keep it going and there is no leaks there. Check your spark plugs see what colour they are burning and choke is not sticking on.
    Joe.
     
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  6. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome....
     
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  7. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Dave and welcome to the forum :cool: as others have said, if it starts again after a short time (15-30mins) it will usually be coils. They will eventually go as the internal fracture widens :p
     
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  8. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Dave and welcome to the forum
     
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