Re: Return to forever... the stalling issue!!!

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2018/5/7 18:14:11

Thanks for the replies and suggestions. It would seem that 'stalling' is a long-standing issue in Packerland with many root causes. I have owned many, many vehicles and have NEVER had a problem like this with any other engine before. The way MY stalling issue presents, the car is flooding out, rather than starving for fuel. When I ordered a replacement rebuilt carb and it didn't seem to change anything, I (maybe falsely) presumed I could rule out carburetion. In reviewing some of the You Tube instructional videos on the Carter WA-1, it would seem that float levels are both critical and finicky with that particular model. I also see lots of mention of the metering rod and its spring being a possible cause of incorrect fuel delivery. Irrespective, my problem is from too much fuel vs. insufficient delivery and I am approaching it from the standpoint of trying to determine WHY?? While I realize collapsed tube layers of hose can cause weird and intermittent performance anomalies, I don't think it is has anything to do with my car's 'sickness'. I still am not convinced that there might not be some other underlying issue, like a cracked intake manifold or even some strange internal problem like a crack in the head or block that manifests when the engine gets up to operating temperature under load. If and when I do find the problem, I think it will be a major 'AHA' moment and it will make sense. It sure doesn't now, that's for sure!!!!
Thanks again for the input and time taken to try and help - much appreciated. Chris