> Should a TR6 accellerate smoothly in 4th gear from about 1750 RPM? I
> have been trying that type of accelleration lately in test drives to
> check that the engine produces good torque, and that the clutch isn't
> slipping. However, the TR6 I drove tonight would sputter when pushed
> hard in 4th at about 1750 RPM (I forget how fast that is - ~35?). The
> car would still accellerate some (although greatly reduced), until
> RPMs got to about 2250 or so, at which point everything would be fine.
> This same problem occurred in the last one I drove, as well. (The '79
> Spitfire I drove two night's ago seemed just fine under these same
> circumstances.)
I beleive this is caused by the lack of oil in the carb dashpots (probably
worn O-rings in the air valve assembly).
regards,
Bob
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