[Roadsters] Left turn, dead roadster

RWM (Out of the Office) RWM at RWMann.com
Sat Oct 18 05:52:15 MDT 2008


My gas and temp gauges did this for years.  Intermittent wiring fault 
triggered by loading to the right (left hand turn).

But most importantly -- take care of yourself!

-  Bob Mann, '68 2000 Solex
 

Bubba wrote:

> Check the cap, rotor and plug wires.  I once had a coil wire that was 
> going bad, and it did that because of the centrifugal force when 
> turning one way.
>
> Also check wires along their length for chafing, not just the 
> connections. Sometimes the insulation will wear off, and the 
> centrifugal force thing can happen.
>
> Also sticking carb float.
>
> Bob Winslade
> 1966-1600 Missy
> 1967-1600 Bender
> 1972 510 4 dr Daisy
> 1972 510 4 dr un-named
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew A. Smith" 
> <matthews517 at earthlink.net>
> To: "'datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net'" 
> <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 7:50 PM
> Subject: [Roadsters] Left turn, dead roadster
>
>
>> OK, this is weird. A definite head scratcher.
>>
>> When turning left even at a fairly slow speed, my engine dies. I've 
>> looked
>> for loose wires. I've got a new fuel pump. New fuel lines and filter. My
>> fuel pressure is a pretty steady 4.5 PSI. This started about a week 
>> ago. I
>> don't have ANY clue what it may be. No issues turning right.
>>
>> This is a U20 Solex.
>>
>> Any clues or ideas where to start?
>>
>>
>>
>> Matt Smith


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