Adrian, what happens when you hit 3000rpm, will it go over 3000 and
sputter or what? The carb cleaner you put in will take at least a full
tank of gas to clear anything out. Did you do any work on the car before
this problem started?
...Art
On Wed, 27 Aug 1997, Adrian Jones wrote:
> Well Folks,
> Here's a new twist to the situation. I took the valve cover off,
> checked the clearances and watched the valve operation at idle - pretty
> cool if you've never seen it before, BTW. Anyway it seemed just fine so i
> gave it some gas. The valves looked like they were working OK but it
> started back firing out of the stinking carbs at me!
> Now I know the reason is I have been taking another car to work
> with me and Binky is showing her disgust and spitting at me but if anyone
> has a technical reason for this increase in her nastiness to me I would be
> grateful. I want her back and am prepared to forgive her.
> I re-checked the timing - 15 BTDC (should be 10 BTDC) and the dwell
> 55 (should be 60 +/- 3)
> The next item that you have given me to check is the possibility of a
> blockage in the exhaust. I'm saving that for the weekend.
> What do you think.
>
> Adrian (Lovelorn in NC)
>
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