[doc] Non DeLorean Techical Question

["Claire Usher" <claire_usher71@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all,

I've had a really fun weekend out in the Rapier with the Derwent 
Valley Triumph Sports Car Club (yes, I know the Rapier isnt a 
Triumph....) :o)  

Each year they have a 80 odd mile tour through the Peak District and 
invite non Triumph cars too.  As Phill W (who went last year) was 
going in his D, I decided to take the Rapier instead and give the old 
girl a good run (hmm, did I mean me or the car? :o) lol).  It's been 
a lovely weekend, including relaxing at Chatsworth House yesterday, 
then having a lovely scenic drive round today with lots of nice stops 
along the way, finishing in Derby around 3pm this afternoon.

However.........One thing the Rapier has always done since I've had 
it, is 'run on' when the engine is turned off, especially after doing 
a few miles.  I'm sure its something to do with the ignition timing, 
as I'm running on 95ron Unleaded with an additive.  

I was tempted to get the timing adjusted to prevent this, but then 
someone at work advised against it because they said it would cause 
the engine to 'pink'.

Has anyone else had experience of adjusting older cars to run on lead 
free petrol satisfactorily?  LRP is hard to find and also is very 
expensive if you can find it.

Cheers,

Claire
#2292 'Flopsy'
1968 Sunbeam Rapier Automatic 'still not got a name'
1989 Chavalier 1.6L 'Guinevere'
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