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Re: [Healeys] Tuning

To: Fred Wescoe <fredwescoe@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tuning
From: Price Lindsay <050.rpl@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 14:56:03 -0400
Cc: healeys <healeys@autox.team.net>
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References: <CAPAC+V7ZqhaDotTCR54bGj=CYbDPs5q9ZTHF_CetzfqYyfqb9Q@mail.gmail.com>
Did you check your floats?  A needle may be stuck closed or hanging up
inhibiting fuel to a carb.

Price Lindsay
67 BJ8


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> On Jun 28, 2014, at 1:44 PM, Fred Wescoe <fredwescoe@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have driven my BJ7 several times this week.  Each time I drove the car,
> there was a noticeable lack of power.
>
> The car slows down when climbing long hills and will not accelerate at all
> up them.  On flat sections, I could not get the car to accelerate at
> anything more than a modest amount in fourth gear.  It was somewhat better
> in second and third.  If I engage overdrive, the car will cruise OK on the
> flats but drop out of overdrive instantly when climbing a hill or pressing
> the accelerator.
>
> I have checked everything (I think).  New plugs, cap, rotor and wires are
> OK.  Valves are set properly, timing is right on and advances when the
> engine RPM goes up, no wobble in the shaft.  I have a Pertronics replacing
> the points and have had it installed for years with no problems.  Carbs
> seem to be adjusted properly with an air flow meter.  Chokes are not stuck
> open.  Fuel pump and fuel flow is great.  The battery is in good shape
> fully charged and the alternator is charging just fine.
>
> I am using the highest octane ethanol pump gas (93) and I know that has
> some impact on drive-ability.
>
> I have looked on line and am considering an emissions tester.  Moss sells
> an O2 sensor called the Exhaust Gas Analyzer but it measures only O2.  Moss
> also sells  a Wide Band O2 Sensor Controller (I am not quite sure of the
> differences) that requires an oxygen sensor to be installed.  Is one better
> than the other?
>
> For those who have used one of these devices, or something similar, what do
> they really do and can I get the car set up properly with either of them?
> Is there an alternative that I should consider before considering either of
> these options?  Will these types of devices allow the proper air/fuel
> mixture to be accurately set.
>
> Any information and guidance in this arena would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Fred
> 63BJ7
>
>
>
>
> LC-1 Wide Band O2 Sensor, Controller & Gauge by Innovate Motorsports
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