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Re: 78 B hesitation

To: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
Subject: Re: 78 B hesitation
From: Robert Allen <boballen@sky.net>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 1997 23:09:15 +0100
Mike wrote:
> 
> While enjoying the open top driving this summer, our B has started to 
>hesitate when under 2000 RPM.  Over 2000 rpm, in any gear, I don't feel any 
>hesitation.
> 
> We have put in new points, plugs and wires and tuned the car.  It runs 
>between 1000 and 1500 rpm when idling.  The engine has a Zenith-Stromburg 
>carburetor.

Add dampner oil to the carb dashpot. Use a thicker oil -- engine oil is
fine.

Don't worry about putting in too much oil. They are either self-leveling
or self-emptying depending on the condition of the carb.

Bob Allen, Kansas City, '69CGT w/Webers, '75TR6 w/Zeniths



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