<VV> Re:runs great then dies

Padgett pp2 at 6007.us
Wed Apr 5 22:19:28 EDT 2006


> > runs great until it warms up (15-20 min) then slowly looses power ,

Could be a filter packing up or could be an electrical problem. The way to 
find out is by troubleshooting.

However "when the car dies no fuel sprays from the carbs." (I assume that 
means no smoke in the venturis when the acellerator is pumped) seems to be 
an indicator that it is not electrics (unless there is an electric fuel 
pump up front somewhere). Next step is to check for fuel flow past the pump 
when cranking after it dies (fuel pressure gauge is even better, an a/c 
block provides a place to put the gauge but only if you have one).

Might also run until it dies then pour about 1/2 oz of gas into each carb, 
put the air cleaner back on, and see if it fires (will eliminate electrics).

Are a number of things you can do depending on equipment availability and 
skill but the question to ask is "how to troubleshoot" and not "what's wrong".

Padgett 



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