In a message dated 12/9/99 6:01:38 AM Pacific Standard Time,
Clivepococ(at)aol.com writes:
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Well if you made it this far ...do you have any thoughts on a diagnosis ..I
assume fuel or ignition ..but wondered if anyone else might be more
specific.
Strange thing happened on one of my many restarts - the passenger side
brakes
seemed to be squealing - like they were locked on - I don't suppose the
brakes could lock on to such an extent that forward motion is stopped and it
makes it seem like no power? BTW whilst stationary the engine seems fine....
Any help gratefully accepted...
Thanks
Clive >>
Clive
This sounds like you have the fuel filter clogged with the paint that peels
off the inside of the fuel tank. If you are lucky/smart enough to have a fuel
filter check it for paint flakes. You can also look at the filter in the bowl
of the fuel pump if you are using the original fuel pump. As the fuel bowl is
clear you can see the flakes on the little screen.
The solution if this is the problem is to take out the tanks, clean them and
them seal the insides. I have done this project on about 6 or 7 alpines using
the gas tank saler from Hirsch. They advertise in the front of hemmings.
Good luck
Patrick king
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