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Re: Help! Low end stumble

To: Eddie Sheffield <mg4fun@cablenet-va.com>
Subject: Re: Help! Low end stumble
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 11:03:58 -0500
Cc: Spridget List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <422097C0.6010300@cablenet-va.com>
On Feb 26, 2005, at 10:37 AM, Eddie Sheffield wrote:

> Looking for some help with an annoying problem.
>

> 1967 spec SUs

> The problem:
> Stumbles badly starting out from a standstill. Worse when cold, but 
> problem exists when at operating temp. Stop at a light or such, hit 
> the gas to start out and it stumbles, nearly dying at times. Have to 
> really nurse it to get going. Starts easily, even in cold weather. 
> Runs strong and smooth once it gets moving. Idles fine.
>
> Any ideas?



Eddie,

First thing.......

Check the dash-pots for oil.  Sounds like the carb pistons are bouncing 
or coming up too fast.


Kevin V.





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