I have a Weber carb. Do they have a strainer? I'll have to check.
I'll do your test as soon as I find a helper. Thanks.
Greg
1978 Spitfire 1500
----- Original Message -----
From: "Douglas Braun" <doug@dougbraun.com>
To: "Greg Stull" <gastul@roadrunner.com>; "Spitfire Group"
<spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Spits] Sputtering when hot above 50 mph
> Did you ever resolve the potential fuel flow issue?
>
> If not, here is one test to do: Disconnect the fuel line at the carb
> input and route it to a jar or can. Disconnect the ignition so the
> engine cannot possibly run, Have a helper crank the starter for a few
> seconds. You should see a series of solid spurts of fuel from the end
> of the line as the engine cranks. Even at cranking RPMs, the pump
> should be able to supply more fuel than the engine would consume at
> full power.
>
> Also check for any crud blocking the input fitting on the carb. I
> think the Strombergs have a strainer there.
>
> Doug
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