Stalling under Hard Braking
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Melting Slicks
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Stalling under Hard Braking
65 L-79 with 2818 carb. Under hard braking, like a panic stop...the engine usually stalls. I've checked the easy stuff like carb float levels. Any other ideas what could be causing this? I recently replaced my fuel pump (the old one was leaking oil) and it seem to be slightly worse. (but was a problem with the old pump too) Thanks in advance
Burning Brakes
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From: Magnolia Texas
Almost certainly induced by fuel sloshing over into the venturi. To prove it, lower the float level considerably (1 or more turns on the needle adjustment) and go drive the car and see how it reacts. If that fixes it (or helps), then look for a missing vent shield in the fuel bowl (I've seen that one).
My '67 had the problem on hard turns. I dropped the fuel level just a little below spec and the problem is gone.
Steve
My '67 had the problem on hard turns. I dropped the fuel level just a little below spec and the problem is gone.
Steve
65 L-79 with 2818 carb. Under hard braking, like a panic stop...the engine usually stalls. I've checked the easy stuff like carb float levels. Any other ideas what could be causing this? I recently replaced my fuel pump (the old one was leaking oil) and it seem to be slightly worse. (but was a problem with the old pump too) Thanks in advance
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Melting Slicks
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From: Phoenix AZ
I installed these vent whistles from Quick Fuel:
http://www.quickfueltechnology.com/search?query=59-10
They press right into the metering block, and are held in place by the fuel bowl gaskets. No more problems! Thanks again guys!
http://www.quickfueltechnology.com/search?query=59-10
They press right into the metering block, and are held in place by the fuel bowl gaskets. No more problems! Thanks again guys!
Safety Car
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From: Macedonia Ohio
This is good information. My car also stalls under hard breaking.
I also had a problem with it stalling after a hard power shift. (not that I would do that very often) I thought it was because of low fuel in the tank.
I also had a problem with it stalling after a hard power shift. (not that I would do that very often) I thought it was because of low fuel in the tank.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Phoenix AZ
Yes, so much better now! The secondary vent will cure the braking problem, and the primary vent will cure the acceleration problem. That's why there are two included, use them both.
Team Owner
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Read more: http://www.ehow.com/how_12112920_use...#ixzz315mAIPgT
