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Re: First Crisis

To: Shaun Laughy <shaunl@home.com>
Subject: Re: First Crisis
From: twojohnsons@home.com
Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2001 08:23:50 -0400
Check the fuel filter first. The gas tanks have an inside coating that modern
gasoline additives act on as a solvent. See if this flaking gunk is clogging 
your
fuel filter. Remember the filter in the carb, too.
Al J.

Shaun Laughy wrote:

> Well, after owning our Tiger fro a little more than a month, it got it's first
> tow truck ride today!  Accelerating away from light, the car just stalled out
> entirely and rolled to a stop without a further sound.  After waiting a
> moment, I was able to re-start and go a few blocks before it died again.
> Again, I was able to re-start, but it seemed more willing to do so if I was
> pumping the gas.  As it seemed to be fuel-related, I tried to get closer to a
> gas station (of course, I had passed right by several just about a mile or two
> before it quit), I walked to the nearest station, bought a gas can, filled it,
> walked back to the car, and added the gas to the tank.  Although I was sure
> that I had enough gas (only 67 miles on the tank), I wanted to eliminate this
> as a possible cause.  No luck.  I tested for spark and found that the MSD was
> happily providing a very strong spark.  Checked that the fuel pump was running
> and heard it whirring away happily.  Was able to re-start briefly several
> times only to have it die immediately.  Finally, it wouldn't catch at all.
> Pulling of the air filter, I was able to see only a very little fuel squirt in
> when the secondaries opened.  I figure that I will start tomorrow with
> verifying that the pump is actually pumping and I'll check the in-line filter.
> Does anyone have any other suggestions?  BTW, the car has a 302 with an MSD
> billet distributor and a Holley 4bbl (not sure what CFM).
>
> Thanks for any suggestions or just consolations.
> Shaun

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