On Wed, 14 Oct 1998 Lancer7676@aol.com wrote:
> My '79 Midget, Taz, is up and running. Has never idled and run so smoothly!
> However, a couple of problems I would appreciate a response to if there are
> any of you who have ideas.
>
> First, I replaced the bearings, timing chain, and cam sprocket, and adjusted
> the too-tight valves. Got it all back together, timed it at about 10 degrees
> BDC, and tuned the Weber downdraft carb using Peter Caldwell's
> instructions--tuned it to highest idle. Really idling smoothly. When I drive
> and mash the accelerator to the floor, the car just doesnot have the pep I
> would expect--almost like the carb was drawing or pulling. It bogs down a
> bit. Twice while driving, the car acted like it was out of gas (it wasnt) and
> sputtered. Started right back up and ran pretty good afterward. While
> idling, if I quickly mash the accelerator to the floor the carb bogs and the
> engine will or try to die if I hold the accelerator down. Any ideas?
David, did you verify visually that your accelerator pump is working?
> The second problem is that I installed a new used transmission and clutch kit.
> When I first began driving the shifts were good and clean. Now (same day) the
> shifts have gotten stiffer and I get a little grind going into my gears. Does
> this sound like a fluid problem in the Clutch MC? Will bleedng perhaps take
> care of this problem?
It might. I would check for external leaks visually and for an internal
leak by engaging first and keeping the clutch depressed. If the idle
speed decreses after a little while, you know your clutch is 'creeping up
on you' which probably means an internal MC leak.
Ulix __/__,__
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'67 Sprite
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