I'm back

[rubicon]

Been out of town for seven weeks. Got back just before Thanksgiving. I was up north in the woods with no internet access. Finally have time to surf the forum.
Before I left, I was out crusing when my engine started to sputter. Made it home but was unable to solve the problem before I went up north.
What I do d try was changed the coil, plugs, cap and rotor. Still sputters. It idles ok but, when I start to accelerate it sputters. Im thinking maybe I left some gasket debree in the carb when I replaced the accelerastor pump plugging the main curcuit.
If it was bad gas I think it would idle bad as well. Any suggestions. I'm running Rochester G2 carbs.

 

[choppedtop]

Good to have you back. Sounds like you are the right track with the carb.

 

[Intrepid]

first thing I always do with odd issues is double check the timing. that damn hold down clamp on the distributor is notorious for being loose or slipping.

 

[one finger john]

Are these the same symptoms that were originally evidenced ?

 

[rubicon]

Are these the same symptoms that were originally evidenced ?

No, the accelerator pump was bad. After I replaced it the engine ran fine. I was cruising at 55 mph for a couple of miles when it started to sputter and require more pedal to keep speed.

 

[rubicon]

Yesterday I replaced the gas in the T. Pumped out the Ethanol and put in the real gas. Took the car out and still had the same problem. Today I took the center carb apart and found a piece of gasket material stuck I one of the main metering jets. Cleaned it out checked everything else, started it up and went for short ride. Bingo! I even goosed it. I cant wait for next summer to get here. Not sure if I'm going to paint it this winter. Little short on cash.

 

[Intrepid]

Its never something easy is it.
Good find, that would have been a nightmare to diagnose.

 

[Spanky]

Not sure if I'm going to paint it this winter. Little short on cash.

Summit has single stage urethane paint in lots of colors, and if you can use a spray gun, that may be a way to go. Painted mine for under $150.