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Re: [Roadsters] Roadster cuts out at 3k rpms

To: "shas1983@netzero.net" <shas1983@netzero.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Roadster cuts out at 3k rpms
From: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:06:30 -0500
Jon,

Put a vacuum gauge on it and watch it when the engine starts to sputter. 
If it drops, it is probably fuel related. if it stays up, check ignition.

Make sure the polarity of the coil is correct. the terminal marked "-" 
should go to the distributor.

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake shas1983@netzero.net, On 4/12/2010 8:55 PM:
> We have been debugging our recently restored 69 2000 with SU's and B cam. Just
> got floats and needles corrected, timing set, new fuel pump,new non-smog
> distributor, etc..  Drove for the first time in 25 years. Runs good up to
> around 3000 rpms and sputters/doesnt want to accelerate past 3 M under load.
> Bought new coil thinking that was the problem. Car now cranks instantly and
> definitely idles better with new coil. Still doesn't want to take gas past 3M
> rpms. Thought it was ignition related but now wondering if it could be carbs.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jon Carlisle
>
>
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