Tab Julius wrote:
> This is sort of my first endeavor into the fuel end of things - usually
> I've fought with other issues, so I apologize for maybe overlooking the
> obvious.
>
> From previous postings we've eliminated (roughly) the ignition flaking
> because the tach stays in sync with the engine, and my understanding was
> that if it was electrical then that thing would be bouncing all over the
> place. It also just "feels" like it's related to fuel delivery,
> although I know that's not a very objective diagnosis.
Ok. If you're sure.
My Mazda was having terrible trouble about a year ago. I was absolutely
sure that it was the fuel injection. The dealer found a wire (I think
it was Ve+) on the coil had a bad connection.
> I will check the other bowl, but as far as just checking the carb
> itself, the top part is the place to be looking, yes? I don't want to
> go into the guts of it and mess up the tuning if I don't have to.
I wouldn't think the top part is going to be it. That's the dashpot.
What it is a vaccuum chamber that raises to keep a constant air speed
thru the carb and allow more fuel in by the tapper of the needle in the
jet.
The float bowl would be my bet. Sticking needle valve or clogged jet.
> Thanks
>
> - Tab
>
>
> At 12:19 PM 9/19/03, Charles & Peggy Robinson wrote:
>
>> If both carb bowls are clean - I'm assuming HS carbs since you
>> didn't say - then any clog is probably in the fuel line before the
>> filter, the pump, the line to the pump or in the tank. Also, the
>> charcoal cannister or the return line from it to the tank might be
>> partly clogged. Lots of possibilities. Hmmm, isn't there supposed to
>> be a filter between the tank and the pump? If so, check it out. But
>> look, are you sure the ignition system is OK and the electrical
>> connections to the pump are clean and tight? How about the pump ground?
>
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