Well heck, I wasn't going to be able to say anything about the Z-S, but
if it's twin SU's, you just have to remove the three screws on the top of
each float bowl in order to remove it, and check for debris. Also check
to see that the jet is firmly in place -- I've had them unscrew
themselves, presumably due to vibration. Make sure the floats are
floating while you're in there.
Andrew Proudfoot had this to say:
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>> Andy;
>> Is it an automatic choke? What is it's position?
>
>Sorry its a 74 engine with duel SUs. Manual choke appears to be working OK.
>> What about flexible fuel lines? Sometimes they can collaps in use, or
>they
>> develop a bulge or flap on the inside that acts like a shuit off.
>> Could the pump be intermittently shuting down?
>> As it shuts off does it sound like it's starving for gas or like it is
>> loseing spark?
>
>Perhaps it is more like spark problems it doesnt peter out just quits
>instantly.
>
>> Does it quit as you gun it? This could be an internal short when thr
>dizzy
>> advances.
>
>Nope.
>> Lots of possibilities.
>> If it's in the carbs you will need the help of some of the carb xperts on
>the
>> list. I know they're out there.
>> Good luck.
>
>Thanks George.
>
>Andy P 77B
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If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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