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Re: Stromberg probs

To: "Wesley J. Radstaak, B.Sc., P.Ag." <wes_mwi@telus.net>
Subject: Re: Stromberg probs
From: Dale VanCleef <dalebonn@netnitco.net>
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2005 11:14:08 -0600
> Have you traced back the fuel system all the way to the tank?  I had 
> the exact same problem with my '73 and found a small piece of debris 
> stuck in the fuel line right before the fuel filter.  This was after 
> pulling off the carbs, testing vacuum lines, replacing choke cables 
> etc, etc. Bottom line is if you have to use the choke to reduce the 
> amount of air, you may not be gettting the fuel you need for a proper 
> air/fuel ratio in normal operation. IMO fuel filters are a cheap 
> preventative maintenance item which should be eliminated out of the 
> equation first, before you can resume beating your head against he 
> wall. :-)

Wes,
When I purchased the car, I drove it home.  I was a little too brave.  
The electric fuel pump installed by the PO failed... in Indianapolis... 
a couple of hours from home.
I have since converted it back to the original style  mechanical pump 
and have installed clear fuel filters.  I don't think that fuel delivery 
is the problem.  But since you brought it up, and it has been a problem 
in the past, I will definitely add it to my list of things to check.

Thanks for the suggestion.
Dale




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