MMDBR@aol.com wrote:
>
> Fellow and lady listers:
>
> A sometimes situation occurs on my 63 TR4 on which I'd appreciate your
> wisdom. It's not a big or all the time problem - I've lived with it long
> enough to have gotten used to it. To wit:
>
> Usually after shifting gears in the 3 - 4K RPM range I'll have plenty of
> instant acceleration following the shift. Sometimes however, there's a flat
> spot right after the shift which requires more than the usual amount of right
> foot to overcome. This doesn't happen much when the car is good and warm.
>
> I'm thinking this could be an advance problem. What are the normal ways to
> check mechanical and vacuum advance? Does the micrometer adjustment
> mechanism require cleaning or maintenance, and if so how and what? Other
> ideas welcome.
>
> TIA
>
> Mike Blonder
> Elmhurst, IL USA
Mike,
If it only does this when the engine is cold, try leaving the choke out
a little until the car warms up. See if this doesn't solve the
problem. It may just be poor mixture until che carbs warm up. I have a
similar situation in my Spit which is choke related.
Joe Curry '63 Spit
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