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to: ED PAULSEN
from: ALEXANDER BILAN
date: 1996-11-21 18:43:00
subject: Prob w/Chrysler

Hi Ed,
> Items done to try and find problem:
> 
> 1.  Carbuerator rebuilt by former Chrysler mechanic.. and his work
>     rechecked by another old Chrsler mechanic.
> 2.  Fuel tank drained and flushed.
> 3.  Fuel line drained and flushed
> 4.  Fuel filter (at bowl) replaced
> 5.  Distribotor condenser replaced
> 6.  Coil replaced
> 7.  Timing checked/reset - is ok
> 8.  Valve settings are ok
> 9.  All rubber fittings replaced: ie; fuel line connector to fuel bowl
>     connector, vacuum lines.
> 11. There are no vacuum leaks.
> 
> We are stymied... only thing we can think of now is to get a new carb
> and try that.
It sounds like the engine is running out of fuel.  A sticking needle/seat
assembly perhaps?  A question does pop to mind, if it applies to your
vehicle, thats another matter, but theres a tiny clip used on Rochestor
carbs that clips to the needle, and hangs on the float, so that the needle
will pull off the seat when the float level drops (This spring was missing
on my parents car, which threw me for a bit since it would sometimes starve
of fuel (keep an eye down the carb throat, but not directly overhead, and
watch the fuel spray) and othertimes, it would flood severly that fuel would
pour out of the vents) But it would always start again.  Ignition and fuel
delivery where ruled out before I went poking in the carb.
How is your fuel delivery at the carb inlet?  Maybe a weak fuel pump that
can't keep up.
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