I tracked down my problem, it was an incorrect needle in my carb, forcing it to
run
too rich. Apparently I don't have to correct carb for my year, don't know when
that
happened, but it caused me to error when I ordered a needle for it last fall.
Guess
I should have checked to carb numbers...
Andy L.
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> Subject: Stuck at 70...
> Author: MIME:drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net
> Date: 5/20/98 10:48 PM
>
> I noticed a problem with my Spitfire today, and was hoping someone could
> send me it the right direction for a solution.
>
> For some reason when I hit 4000 RPM in fourth gear (Approx. 70 MPH) I
> cannot accelerate anymore. The car acts as if it's not firing on all
> pistons (Like my VWs gas cut off at redline). I have tried to recreate
> the problem in all other gears and at idle, but they all rev just fine.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Andy L.
> 1970 Spitfire
>
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