[Roadsters] Fuel problems

[dana nojima]

>On the way back from our Mississippi River run in July my engine 

>started missing to the point where I could barely keep it running even 

>at freeway speeds. I did make it home and found that my fuel pump was 

>leaking. I changed out the fuel pump and added a clear gas fuel filter 

>before the fuel pump the problem appeared to have been solved.  Last 

>week during a lake shore ride to see the Harley's here in Milwaukee for 

>the 105th  she started missing again. The engine would die but I was 

>able to get it started again and proceed towards home. The new fuel 

>pump appears to be working and the timing is at 16 btdc.  Bad fuel? 

>Dirty/rusty fuel tank? Any ideas would be welcome.

> 

 

Steve, 

 

As you go through the usual suspects, Tank crud, fuel line crud, plugged
fuel filter, fuel pot sediments, bits of junk stuck in the fuel pots, Banjo
filter 

 

Remember ELECTRICAL.  Check the points if you still have points.  

 

Good luck. 

 

Dana