I was driving Miss Molly, the '79 Midget 1500cc, last night when she
began to stumble under acceleration: acted like she was starved for fuel
or was not getting spark. When I would back off the gas, she would
smooth out. I had just filled the gas tank.
I see two possible causes:
1. Carb float sticking (lots of sediment in the filter). I am adding an
additional filter and a pressure regulator (I know I need one of these
anyway). Any suggestions on how to deal with the sediment in the tank?
2. Bad coil. I replaced this once with a non-ballast model, when she
was exhibiting similar symptoms, and it took care of them. Molly has the
electronic ignition with the CEI control box mounted on the fender.
There is a ballast resistor in place and hooked up. Is this right -- do
I need a ballast or non-ballast coil? Can someone tell me which wires
(colors, please) should be hooked up and to what connections?
Thanks!
Rich
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