Hi guys, long time no post!
Heading down to the big smoke ( Melbourne ) from country Victoria early in the morning, cold and damp despite being early Spring here.
Had been going for about an hour averaging 100 - 110Kph when there was a vague change in the note of both the air intake and the exhaust. Over the next few kilometres the change in sound intensified and there was a noticeable loss of power. Luckily came to an off ramp from the freeway, changing down through the gears as I lost more and more power until the engine died 😱
I had visions of the Mog going home on the back of a truck but first I did what everyone does in this situation………
Swore, got out, lifted the bonnet and tried to give the appearance of someone who knows what they’re doing🤣
Checked the usual obvious things, plug leads, distributor, fuel filter and then I noticed there was condensation all over the inlet manifold and carb ( Twin choke side draught Weber ).
While drying it all off with a rag I had a 💡moment…….started her up and after a bit of coughing and spluttering, all back to normal.
I was aware of the phenomenon but never experienced it in over 50 years of driving.
Kind regards to all.
Neil.
