Hi, i have a problem with my R4 - the 2nd cylinder is dead. There seems to be ignition, and the spark plug looks like the ones in the other cylinders. Still no power. I can disconnect the spark plug and nothing happens, the engine still rattles on regardless if it's connected or not. I have no compression meter, i think i'll buy one next week. Is this a typical case of burned valve guides? Will low a compression reading proof that?
Also, there's collecting brass filings inside the distributor, so i have a hope that it's a case of unbalanced centrifugal regulator (thanks Clementine for giving me that to hope for I read about it in your Florence story). Could that be the case? The engine is pretty weak, especially on low revs.
Any ideas?
Also, there's collecting brass filings inside the distributor, so i have a hope that it's a case of unbalanced centrifugal regulator (thanks Clementine for giving me that to hope for I read about it in your Florence story). Could that be the case? The engine is pretty weak, especially on low revs.
Any ideas?