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Re: power loss

To: Alan <asalvato@tampabay.rr.com>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: power loss
From: "Paul J. Burr" <tigerpb@ids.net>
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2001 13:05:04 -0400
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Al:

How old is the coil? those things aren't immortal and I've had failing ones
exhibit behavior similar to what you describe.
second choice would be a clogged fuel filter or crudded up fuel pump.

Paul Burr

on 9/22/01 12:34 PM, Alan at asalvato@tampabay.rr.com wrote:

> Here we go.
> finally decided to go for a trip; after an hour into it car would loose power
> @ 2700 rpm or 56mph, back off to 50 mph 0r 2000 and can climb back to 56.  If
> I come to a stop, its ok going back up the gears, i can accelerate back up to
> 60 and then it starts dying out again .  So I turned around and came home
> traveling between 50 & 56.  once I got in town, the cars ok because its stop &
> go and never having to maintain a constant 55.
> I have petronix electonic ignition.
> I banged on the carbs to see if float was stuck.
> Anyone have any ideas.  carbs,fuel pump, ignition????
> Not sure where to start.
> thanks
> Al Salvatore
> 76tr6

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