In a message dated 96-07-20 15:08:54 EDT, kpete@ez2.net (Kirk Petersen)
writes:
>Good day all!
>
>I am the proud owner of a '79 Spit which has one nagging problem (that I
>know of). During freeway driving, at about 60mph and 3500rpm in 4th
>gear, it starts missing. Stepping on the accelerator won't get it above
>60mph.
>I've checked the timing (it seems to idle much better somewhat advanced
>from what the specs call for).Also the problem doesn't seem to occur at
>3500rpm in the lower gears.
>
>Any advice, help or a nudge in the right direction would be greatly
>appreciated!
>
>Thank You & Good Motoring,
>
>Kirk
Sounds like it could be the condensor (in the distributor) or a restriction
in the fuel line (eg: clogged fuel filter)
Write back when you find out it is neither.
Dave
TR6Massey@aol.com
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