[Healeys] New fun

[Elton S]

Sounds like your idle is set too low?
Elton

On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 11:42 AM i erbs <eyera3000 at gmail.com> wrote:

> My thoughts too, as it does start driving normally if I keep going. Just
> hyper sensitive driving solo in limited population areas.
> I put hd 8s on my BT7 engine, never had vapor lock issues with the hd6
> carbs.
> Engine is 60 over with mild race cam and balanced so it can use the bigger
> carbs.
> Slight pull on choke keeps it going.
> Cheers
>
> Ira Erbs
> 1959 AH 100-6
> 1967 MGB
> Milwaukie, OR
>
> On Fri, May 14, 2021, 8:36 AM Henry A. Morrison <dos_gusanos at msn.com>
> wrote:
>
>> When you stop your car the gas in the carburetors boils and then you have
>> air gaps that have to run out until you get a fresh flow of cool fuel
>> moving in.  The car will sputter and cough in this condition especially if
>> there is ethanol in your fuel.
>>
>> My five cents
>>
>> Henry Morrison
>>
>> Sent from Outlook <http://aka.ms/weboutlook>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of i erbs via
>> Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> *Sent:* Friday, May 14, 2021 8:47 AM
>> *To:* Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> *Subject:* [Healeys] New fun
>>
>> Took my car to my mechanic to sort out gremlins and install fresh air
>> tubed.
>> Car runs great,  cool air to feet is wonderful.
>> My idle problem is worse, but did not show up for him.
>> I'm heading to conclave. Engine just sings until I get to a stop. It just
>> dies. After I park for a bio break, it will restart, but acts like it's a
>> bad condenser, kinda stutters, but keeps going and then settles in and runs
>> great.
>> Any ideas? Could sticky needle and seat be the issue? I do smell some
>> fuel smells, just for a very short time.
>> Thanks all
>> Anyone in Reno who can help? I will hopefully be there in the early
>> afternoon today.
>>
>> Ira Erbs
>> 1959 AH 100-6
>> 1967 MGB
>> Milwaukie, OR
>>
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