Engine troubles
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3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2006
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Engine troubles
My car has been idle for about a year and now when i try to start it it will start but it dies after about 5-10 seconds of idling. It will cut out sooner if i try and give it gas. I have disconnected the fuel lines from the tank and am running it from a new can of gas with the same results. Anyone have any ideas on how to get this thing running?
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Colorado Springs CO
Sounds like you just need to go through your carb. Gas starts to go bad and turn into varnish within 4-6 months of sitting idle. It would be a good excuse to rebuild your carb... Take that puppy apart and soak it in a can of B-12. I think a rebuild kit for our carbs is $35 or so.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Crossville TN
Fuel filter is most likely trashed. Pull it to see. If the paper element is deteriorated, don't try to start the car again....just remove/clean out/rebuild the carb as it needs. Pay attention to clearing all of the passages in the castings/drilled holes well to get the filter junk out of it.
