I would suspect the carb is gummed up and resulting in a very lean
condition as soon as the throttle is opened. Check the needle and seat.
The needle in mine had a coating all around and for the full length of
the needle. I disassembled the carb and cleaned all teh parts. Castle
carb cleaner worked great but I'm sure there are others. Re-assembled,
re-tune and the problem was gone except for some minor tuning to clear
some higher RPM hesitation.
Vic Whitmore
76 Spitfire
Thornhill, Ontario
Larry Wilcox wrote:
>
> I have a problem that perhaps one or more of the listers can help me with.
> I have a '73 Spitfire that has had considerable restoration work, (still
> needs more). The engine (all stock) starts easy, idles great, even rev's
> great. But, put it in gear and start down the road and as you accelerate
> the engine hesitates. Even after attaining road speed it will hesitate
> often. Got any ideas?
>
> Larry Wilcox
> email: lwilcox@webzone.net
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