Mike Brinker wrote:
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> Has anyone had this problem?
> TR6 newly rebuilt engine, carbs etc.. The car idles great. Mixture seems
> correct and carbs are balanced. When you rev the car, it sounds great and
> drops right down to the correct idle of about 800 rpm.
> Here is the problem. When you drive the car and run it for a mile or so,
> then try and stop by pressing in the clutch and braking, the idle drops down
> to about 300 or less and many times the car stalls (quits). This happens
> all of the time. If you try and give it a bit of gas (push on the
> accelerator) to keep the idle up, it might not stall, but takes a minute to
> recover to a good steady idle.
> I have removed most of the emissions, but do have vacuum to the carbs still
> connected.
> Does anyone have any suggestions? This is really bothering me. As a matter
> of fact, I took it to a reputable mechanic, and he has a TVR (with a TR6
> engine) doing the same thing. He can't figure it out either.
> Thanks In Advance
> Mike Brinker
> Mike's TR6 World
> http://www.surf.to/tr6
It may be one of the float valves or the float itself sticking when you
brake, and it goes down onto one carb. Just a thought. Not sure how you
could prove this though other than replacing the valves again... What
happens if you slow down gently without using the brakes?
steve
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