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Re: Running Out Of RPMs

To: chuck ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Subject: Re: Running Out Of RPMs
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 17:46:18 -0500
Cc: Spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
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Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
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chuck ciaffone wrote:

> Hi Y'all,
>
> Now that the engine is broken in and the gear box
> is running well, I have been playing around at higher
> speeds. I can run close to the red line going up thru
> the gears, but once in 4th or 5th, I can't seem to
> get much above 4000 rpm. Now I admit, I'm using
> a stock 1275 with 2 SUs, but it seems like I ought to
> be able to get the revs up more. Seems to just run out
> of rpms. Without going to a new cam or a Weber, what
> might I do to get more revs? New fuel pump?
>
> chuck

 Chuck

Check timing, and points.
Try this trick to see if it is a fuel problem.....while at speed, pull out the
choke, if you get more rpms it is fuel, if not it is ignition.

Good luck

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