On a new restoration I would certainly think that the tank would be clean,
right?
Sounds like vapor lock. Check the archives on that one.
On a fresh start up , readjusting your carbs is very common. Raise your
carb pistons like your
manual suggests and see what your engine does. Then adjust accordingly.
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Lemon" <glemon@neb.rr.com>
To: <gardner5@comcast.net>; <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 7:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Loss of power
> Pull the float bowls tops and look for reddish brown sediment, sounds like
> blockage from fuel tank crud, common problem when freshly restored cars
> get back on the road.
>
> Greg
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