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1. I need some help (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 17:12:23 -0500 reply-type=response
I humbly come to the experts... 948 operating on points not electronic Under load ...like 2nd 3rd and 4th..accelerating at about 3000-3200 rpm loses power and exhaust sounds like sputtering. If I pul
/html/spridgets/2005-05/msg00588.html (7,318 bytes)

2. Re: I need some help (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 15:34:18 -0700
I would have also looked at fuel pump pressure, perhaps that is why you mentioned pulling the choke and it actually makes sense to me that richening up the mixture would show if it was fuel or igniti
/html/spridgets/2005-05/msg00590.html (7,920 bytes)

3. RE: I need some help (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 19:11:30 -0400
Also check the grounding wire inside the distributor. If it has a break it in the car will idle fine, but as the engine accelerates and the plate move, it will disconnect and break the circuit. The e
/html/spridgets/2005-05/msg00592.html (8,212 bytes)

4. Re: I need some help (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 23:16:20 GMT j4GNISrK022263
"Do you think I'm on the right track?" Yep....Absolutely. Electrical tune-up first, then fuel system/carbs next, if necessary. Cap'n Bob Mitey Frog
/html/spridgets/2005-05/msg00594.html (7,202 bytes)

5. Re: I need some help (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 23:17:38 +0000
It sounds like the ignition isn't advancing properly. Pull the dizzy cap off and see if the rotor will rotate a few degrees by holding it and turning it. If it gives major resistance, you need to tak
/html/spridgets/2005-05/msg00595.html (8,324 bytes)

6. Re: I need some help (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 18:35:02 -0700 (PDT)
Have you checked point gap? Be sure 'rub-block' has lubrication. What have you changed recently??? WFO Herb Keep the sticky side down. Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
/html/spridgets/2005-05/msg00601.html (7,747 bytes)

7. Re: I need some help (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 22:18:38 -0400
I am a firm believer that a good carburetor tune up begins with the electrics. But before going nuts with this, check to see if there is a clogged fuel filter or some other inlet obstruction. I had t
/html/spridgets/2005-05/msg00604.html (8,724 bytes)

8. Re: I need some help (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 16:42:36 -0400
The other day Jerry Goodman asked for help and received a few replys. Now it's my turn. 948, Petronix ignition, Lucas gold coil, headers, Weber carb. I have basically the same problem, i.e., when I h
/html/spridgets/2005-05/msg00635.html (9,106 bytes)

9. Re: I need some help (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 17:23:56 -0400
it's always the last thing that you check that fixes the problem, isn't it? ( providing comedic straight man function ) --Original Message-- first.
/html/spridgets/2005-05/msg00637.html (7,325 bytes)

10. Re: I need some help (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 21:05:39 -0400
I had a Herald (33 years ago) that had the same problem... I changed EVERYTHING on that car including the 948 engine. It turned out to be a split in a rubber fuel line between the tank and the fuel
/html/spridgets/2005-05/msg00652.html (8,892 bytes)

11. Re: I need some help (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 21:17:37 -0700
I had same symthoms last month (that is my bugeye did, not me personally). I checked all the same stuff you have. No improvement. Per the advise of listers, I added several gallons of new gasoline -
/html/spridgets/2005-05/msg00664.html (10,365 bytes)

12. Re: I need some help (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 10:08:20 +0100 (BST)
Or did the new fuel wash some some dirt from the pickup filter in the tank? Guy R Day I had same symthoms last month (that is my bugeye did, not me personally). I checked all the same stuff you have.
/html/spridgets/2005-05/msg00665.html (7,618 bytes)


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