It sounds like it might be fuel starvation. If the jetting is right on the
Weber, then primary candidates would be blocked fuel tank breather
hole (or the wrong fuel cap!), and fuel filter.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Lancer7676@aol.com <Lancer7676@aol.com>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 1998 8:07 PM
Subject: Got her running!!!
>My '79 Midget, Taz, is up and running. Has never idled and run so
smoothly!
>However, a couple of problems I would appreciate a response to if there are
>any of you who have ideas.
>
>First, I replaced the bearings, timing chain, and cam sprocket, and
adjusted
>the too-tight valves. Got it all back together, timed it at about 10
degrees
>BDC, and tuned the Weber downdraft carb using Peter Caldwell's
>instructions--tuned it to highest idle. Really idling smoothly. When I
drive
>and mash the accelerator to the floor, the car just doesnot have the pep I
>would expect--almost like the carb was drawing or pulling. It bogs down a
>bit. Twice while driving, the car acted like it was out of gas (it wasnt)
and
>sputtered. Started right back up and ran pretty good afterward. While
>idling, if I quickly mash the accelerator to the floor the carb bogs and
the
>engine will or try to die if I hold the accelerator down. Any ideas?
>
>The second problem is that I installed a new used transmission and clutch
kit.
>When I first began driving the shifts were good and clean. Now (same day)
the
>shifts have gotten stiffer and I get a little grind going into my gears.
Does
>this sound like a fluid problem in the Clutch MC? Will bleedng perhaps
take
>care of this problem?
>
>Thanks!!!
>
>David
>
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