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Re: Jerky ride

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Subject: Re: Jerky ride
From: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 14:33:18 -0700
Hmmm... I'm thinking fuel, not electrics. <g>

But that's based on my experiences, YMMV.

on 9/25/02 2:00 PM, dave houser at mgs4dave@warwick.net wrote:

> Listers,
> 'Out with my 64 B today, old reliable, when she developed a case of what
> seemed like cutting out on occasion. Didn't think it was fuel pump as it
> idled fine and after going slower(not under load) got me home. It seemed
> that if I got into it, the condition would cause a situation not unlike
> hitting the gas and then the brake, bucking would be a good description.
> Stopped the car, looked under by the pump and it ticked fine at idle.
> Lifted the hood to see if anything obvious going on, nothing. Took it
> slow and got the 20 miles home with just a few more instances.
> Any thoughts where to look first. I'm thinking electrics, not fuel.
> Cheers,
> Dave Houser
> 


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