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RE: [TR] Hesitation upon acceleration

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Subject: RE: [TR] Hesitation upon acceleration
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 10:55:48 -0700
> I have a TR3 engine and head with 86mm piston/sleeves. I've 
> installed a TR4 rebult dist.  Upon quick acceleration there 
> is a hesitation or bog and if I don't let up it will either 
> backfire or die.  Slow acceleration is fine.

I agree, most likely no oil, or too-thin oil, in the dashpot dampers.  You
might also check that the linkage between the carbs isn't slipping.

Randall


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