Re: Engine cuts out on highway & up hill...

Posted by fory On 2012/4/16 3:05:27

It definitely is a fuel issue then... It'll start cutting out/surging, but if I slow down a little it evens out for a while. Sometimes it only does it in 3rd, sometimes it does it at lower speeds in 2nd. I run two filters, a sealed plastic type before the pump, and a glass one before the carb. I'll clean both of them and see how it does. Ive confirmed that it makes a huge difference with a full tank vs. less than 1/4 tank. I'll make a mental note the 1/4 = empty until I can drop the tank and flush it again.

In another thread I've learned my carb is also too small for my motor... I found a correct carb for sale for a decent price, so hopefully it'll be here soon enough. In the mean time I have a motocraft 2bbl off a friends Mustang that should help quench the ol girls thirst.

As for driving, I drive it almost everyday, except when I'm low on funds and then i drive my Bug. But she gets driven at least 5 days a week. A tank lasts me about a week if that says anything...LOL