[Spridgets] Bugeye Losing Power

[Karl Vacek]

Bad condensers can indeed cause sometimes bizarre symptoms, mimicking fuel 
issues.

On October 7, 2022 8:12:16 AM Brad Fornal via Spridgets 
<spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> Try changing the condenser. Sometimes they break down internally. Peter 
> Caldwell used to sell an electronic one, what was great
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 6:07 AM Steve Williams via Spridgets 
> <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> Gents,
>
> I have a 1960 Bugeye. Starting sputtering a bit recently but yesterday it 
> got much worse on a 20 mile drive. Started to pop and sputter and lose 
> power. Pretty good on flat roads but even on a minor grade it would hardly 
> move. Limped it to a friend's house. We checked and re-set the points, no 
> improvement. If I let it sit for a while it runs okay for maybe a mile and 
> then problem gets bad again. Can't really drive it far or it is going to 
> leave me stranded. I'm thinking a fuel delivery problem, pump or carbs. 
> Would appreciate any thoughts from folks here.
>
> Many Thanks!
>
> Steve Williams
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