RBHouston@aol.com wrote:
>
> Gang, I know this is the Spridgets list (is there an RX7 list?) but just a
> simple question for the motorheads.
>
> On my midget, I also tried the trick of blowing compressed air into the fuel
> line from the tank just before I cracked the old pump. Ok to do this to the
> RX7 too, right?
>
> We've had a recurring problem with the fuel filter clogging up and starving
> the engine. I just replace the filter again and it didn't cure the problem
> this time. So I asm guessing the problem is at the pick up in the tank now.
> So my plan is to go out later and blow back through the fuel line with the
> compressor. Anyone think I'll harm anything...Japs can be particular I
> know...????
>
> Robert H.
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stuff.
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tech.
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I would surmise that your problem lies with the pickup be clogged with
particulate tank oxide. Happened to mine, but I lucked into a FREE tank
with pump! It will show up especially on left turns if this is the
problem, as the fuel sloshes to the right half of the tank. You can
temporarily fix this by pulling the pump and shoveling the tank, but
more permanent repairs will have to be made. It's very easy to pull the
pump on a 2nd gen, but I've not done it on the others... shouldn't be
too hard, though.
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1987 RX-7 TII: Stops making power at about 7000 rpm.
1990 GS 500-E: Starts making power at about 7000 rpm.
MCMLXIX Sprite: Becomes a study in ballistics at about 7000 rpm.
How can they call it "drag" racing if they're not wearing skirts?
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