On Fri, 18 Jun 1999, Susan and John Roper wrote:
> Neil, I have no experience with the engine, but would look for restriction in
> the fuel system, in the tank at the pickup or in the rubber lines connecting
> to the pump. You might diagnose by plumbing a fuel pressure gauge into the
> line at the carbs and running it into the cockpit where you can check it when
> the problem occurs. Be careful, as you don't want a broken connection to
> spray fuel in the car. John
Common practice in other areas is to have the fuel gauge 100% outside the
cockpit (stuck to the firewall, or on the hood- visible through the
windshield).
I wonder if it's not an electrical problem. Have the distributor advance
weights been checked out? Could they be stuck? Checked the coil?
-Malcolm
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