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1. Freeway sputtering (score: 1): Author: "Steve Conley" <swconley@foxinternet.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 09:45:23 -0800; I've got a '76 Roadster w/Z-S carb that I've got a stubborn problem to fix. When I'm cruisin down the freeway, all of a sudden the power drops way down and I can't go above 40mph. There is no back-fi; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01331.html (7,798 bytes)
2. Re: Freeway sputtering (score: 1): Author: "Andrew B. Lundgren" <Lundgren@iname.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 10:53:44 -0700 (MST); I have never worked on the Z-S carbs, but it sounds like your float bowls are not being kept full. Partially plugged fuel filter?; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01332.html (8,187 bytes)
3. Re: Freeway sputtering (score: 1): Author: "Tony Woodruff" <tonyw@mailmedia.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 10:43:08 -0800; Agreed, anything that delivers fuel to the engine is "suspect". Some ideas..... Fuel Lines, fuel pump, fuel filter, etc. Also, check for debris in the bottom of the float bowl that may be restricting; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01334.html (8,684 bytes)
4. Re: Freeway sputtering (score: 1): Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@maxinter.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 14:41:09 -0500; ...best guesses to follow. 1) sticky float chamber needle..constant fuel demand but supply limited or varying on you. (related to #3 below) 2) It's not uncommon for fuel filters to look OK, but be di; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01340.html (10,931 bytes)
5. Re: Freeway sputtering (score: 1): Author: "Richard Crump" <rcrump@enid.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 13:47:50 -0600; I agree, look firsst to the fuel filter. Also be advised tat some of the needle and seat assemblies on the ZF had a screen on the seat. Better drop the fuel bowl and look around. Richard, 71 B, 47TC,; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01341.html (8,742 bytes)
6. Re: Freeway sputtering (score: 1): Author: Don Walton <dhw@pinehurst.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 15:13:43 -0500 (EST); I have had this happen on two different cars. The fix which worked for me was to clean and coat the fuel tank and then go through the rest of the fuel system and make sure that it is all clean. I thi; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01342.html (8,511 bytes)
7. Freeway sputtering (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 21:50:46 -0400; Sounds like a perforated rubber diaphragm in the Z-S. Remove the four screws holding the piston chamber on top, and check out the condition of the diaphragm. I have an unbelieveable tale to tell reg; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01352.html (8,088 bytes)
8. Freeway sputtering (score: 1): Author: Gonaj@aol.com; Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 23:15:30 EST; I would check right away for a restriction of the fuel tank vent. George; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01367.html (7,063 bytes)
9. Re: Freeway sputtering (score: 1): Author: "Steve Conley" <swconley@foxinternet.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 22:16:32 -0800; Thanks for your reply. And thanks to all who replied. Thanks to you "listers" I have several potential fixes to try and a few that hadn't occurred to me. Wish me luck! Steve Conley Marysville, WA USA; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01372.html (8,975 bytes)
10. Re: Freeway sputtering (score: 1): Author: "Andrew B. Lundgren" <Lundgren@iname.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 03:14:00 -0700 (MST); A perforated rubber diaphragm sounds REALLY BAD! :) I ALREADY have 2 kids!; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01375.html (8,608 bytes)

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