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Got her running!!!

To: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Got her running!!!
From: Lancer7676@aol.com
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 22:56:11 EDT
Reply-to: Lancer7676@aol.com
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My '79 Midget, Taz, is up and running.  Has never idled and run so smoothly!
However, a couple of problems I would appreciate a response to if there are
any of you who have ideas.

First, I replaced the bearings, timing chain, and cam sprocket, and adjusted
the too-tight valves.  Got it all back together, timed it at about 10 degrees
BDC, and tuned the Weber downdraft carb using Peter Caldwell's
instructions--tuned it to highest idle.  Really idling smoothly.  When I drive
and mash the accelerator to the floor, the car just doesnot have the pep I
would expect--almost like the carb was drawing or pulling.  It bogs down a
bit.  Twice while driving, the car acted like it was out of gas (it wasnt) and
sputtered.  Started right back up and ran pretty good afterward.  While
idling, if I quickly mash the accelerator to the floor the carb bogs and the
engine will or try to die if I hold the accelerator down.  Any ideas?

The second problem is that I installed a new used transmission and clutch kit.
When I first began driving the shifts were good and clean.  Now (same day) the
shifts have gotten stiffer and I get a little grind going into my gears. Does
this sound like a fluid problem in the Clutch MC?  Will bleedng perhaps take
care of this problem?

Thanks!!!

David

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