Re: Stalling Problem

Posted by Chad G On 2014/1/19 12:30:09

Guys,

Thanks all for the responses.

The carburetor rebuild definitely helped; there is no more fuel dripping on the manifold. So at least that is resolved. The hesitation is also gone at initial throttle.

When it dies it is suddenly as though the key has been turned off. When cranking it will initially it will crank and crank as if it has been sitting for a few weeks, then it will sputter a little, and then finally with throttle wide open, it will come back to life. Last night was the first time it wouldn't start within a few minutes (Like last week). When I restarted it after the 2 hour break, no cranking was necessary. It started right up.

I'm not ruling out a vapor lock issue, it sure acts like it. I have a mild suspicion that's not it, because last night when I drove it It was just after warming up to idle temp, and it was cold outside, probably in the high 30s, and it stalled after less than a mile.

I'll have to get it stall in the driveway, so I can test with starting fluid, check the spark, and check to see if there is fuel squirting while depressing the accelerator when attempting to restart it.

I'll update when I have done some testing.

Thank You very much,
Chad