1970 fuel problem
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3rd Gear
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1970 fuel problem
Hello every one and hope u are all OK
am facing a fuel problem
My car not burning enough fuel and when the rpm reach 3500 and above the car accelerate very slow
the mechanic said it could be fuel pump, carb, distributor or cams
anyone can help
am facing a fuel problem
My car not burning enough fuel and when the rpm reach 3500 and above the car accelerate very slow
the mechanic said it could be fuel pump, carb, distributor or cams
anyone can help
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From: Hermosa
WAG, It sounds like secondaries are not opening up.
Could you give us some more details?
Is it stuttering, cutting out completely then restarting, hitching back and forth? More details will get a better answer.
Could you give us some more details?
Is it stuttering, cutting out completely then restarting, hitching back and forth? More details will get a better answer.
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your mechanic doesnt know how to test fuel pump pressure?
is the carburetor a Quadrajet and your mechanic is unfamilar with how they work?
if you have no valve noise, why would your mechanic say camshaft?
did your mechanic check the dwell angle and timing?
can you try a different mechanic?
is the carburetor a Quadrajet and your mechanic is unfamilar with how they work?
if you have no valve noise, why would your mechanic say camshaft?
did your mechanic check the dwell angle and timing?
can you try a different mechanic?
Last edited by MelWff; Jan 12, 2015 at 03:45 PM.
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Hmm, maybe an ignition problem? It's really hard to say. Start by checking plugs, wires, ignition timing and verifying that spark is taking place at the plug. A timing light works good for that if you have one.
Also verify that fuel is getting to the carb in suffecient quantity. Fuel pressure gauge or run it with carb full and line off while observing fuel flow into a container.
I'm not sure of your mechanical aptitude. Since you are using a mechanic I'm guessing not too much experience?
Also verify that fuel is getting to the carb in suffecient quantity. Fuel pressure gauge or run it with carb full and line off while observing fuel flow into a container.
I'm not sure of your mechanical aptitude. Since you are using a mechanic I'm guessing not too much experience?
