Re: Engine Hesitation<19980218104245857.AAA650@larry>

[RICHARD.JACKSON@NENE.AC.UK]

>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?

At a quick guess, maybe the diaphram in the carb has split, I take it that your
in American and have a single stromberg!!!  Or possibly no oil in the dashpot. 

Rich