Mike,
If you didn't already, replace the fuel filter, since it is on the suction
side of the pump a little clog can really reduce the flow. I prefer to use
the newer plastic filter elements, the the early glass bowl filters are more
expensive and the seals tend to leak.
Todd Osborn
San Jose, CA
2x 68 2L
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Harper" <roadsterdude1600@yahoo.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2001 5:19 PM
Subject: 4500RPM ceiling
> Seems like I remember a thread awhile back when I did
> not own a 2000 and was not very interested, about some
> folks encountering an accelleration dead spot at 4500
> RPM's.
>
> I had my 2000 out today for a spirited test drive
> after some tune up, and replacing the obnoxiously loud
> electric fuel pump with a manual fuel pump. Seemed to
> be running well with the manual pump, but I was dying
> at about 4500 RPM's. I do not remember this before.
>
> Is there a common cause, (eg., carb richness, timing,
> valve float, manual fuel pump) specific to the 2000?
>
> I also had my sweet, but slower 1600 out today, and at
> 5500 she was still winding strong. (just not the same
> result...)
>
> brain pickin'
>
> Mike Harper
> '66 1600
> '68 2000
> Charleston SC
>
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