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Re: Can't go over 3000 rpm

To: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: Can't go over 3000 rpm
From: Arthur Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 1997 23:08:16 -0400 (EDT)
Adrian, what happens when you hit 3000rpm, will it go over 3000 and
sputter or what? The carb cleaner you put in will take at least a full
tank of gas to clear anything out. Did you do any work on the car before
this problem started?
...Art

On Wed, 27 Aug 1997, Adrian Jones wrote:

> Well Folks,
>         Here's a new twist to the situation.  I took the valve cover off,
> checked the clearances and watched the valve operation at idle - pretty
> cool if you've never seen it before, BTW.  Anyway it seemed just fine so i
> gave it some gas.  The valves looked like they were working OK but it
> started back firing out of the stinking carbs at me!
>         Now I know the reason is I have been taking another car to work
> with me and Binky is showing her disgust and spitting at me but if anyone
> has a technical reason for this increase in her nastiness to me I would be
> grateful.  I want her back and am prepared to forgive her.
>         I re-checked the timing - 15 BTDC (should be 10 BTDC) and the dwell
> 55 (should be 60 +/- 3)
> The next item that you have given me to check is the possibility of a
> blockage in the exhaust.  I'm saving that for the weekend.
>         What do you think.
> 
> Adrian    (Lovelorn in NC)
> 


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