[6pack] 71 TR6 Fuel Problems

[Sally or Dick Taylor]

Doug---You didn't mention if the problem goes away after 3000 rpm, so I'll assume that it is still there. I'd first make sure that the fuel filter is clean, as the engine could be starving for fuel after you go for a lengthy run  Taking the engine to a speed where not enough fuel can pass thru could be what's happening. Stopping, or idling the engine allows the filter to pass enough to fill the lines to the carbs (depending on the fuel level in the fuel tank).  This is easy enough to check. Just remove the line right before the carbs and start the engine. (Have an empty container at the ready, of course)  If the fuel gushes out endlessly, then the filter is NOT the problem!

If the engine dies out, let a container and gravity feed some fuel into the line that goes to the carbs. Check again. If the engine still won't rev to it's heart's content, there could be some dirt stuck in one or both (unlikely) of the float jets.

Otherwise, how's this "creampuff" doing! Still looking as good as when I last saw it?

Dick
L.A.


-----Original Message-----
From: douglas hounsell
Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2008 4:58 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] 71 TR6 Fuel Problems

Just developed a stumble after 30 minutes of a run.
Car skips at 2500 to 3000 rpm
Zenith carbs Dash pots holding oil
plugs not fouled
let the car sit and it runs fine for a period of time
Running 87 octane 10% ethanol and added can of dry gas no help
thinking fuel pump or tank issues
Within 500 miles new plugs,rotor,wires,cap, fuel filter, air filters
Doug Hounsell
Gilford NH
603-528-2967
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