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May 24, 2012, 01:06:34 AM
Maintenance IssuesSpitfire - GT6Hesitation
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moneypitspit
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« on: September 01, 2008, 12:34:25 PM »
Okay. I'm making pretty good progrees with my '74 Spit but I notice now when I drive it over  say 20 miles, after downshifting thru a turn when I accelerate it acts like it's starved for gas.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Smoke
Ron Wasmuth
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spitfiresrule
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« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2008, 11:38:33 PM »
Ron,
Sorry but I gotta ask... How much gas is in your tank? And how fresh is your fuel filter? The other possibility is the carb float may be too low? Just a few details to help you sort this out.
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moneypitspit
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« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2008, 01:22:11 PM »
Mitch,
Tank is close to full.
Filter is at least 1 1/2 years old - was in the car when I got it from my buddy.
I'll also check the float.
Thanks,
Ron
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Dan76spitfire
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« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2008, 10:23:38 PM »
i would change the filter for sure.  Also check the fuel pump, i have heard that it may be an issue as they get older.
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« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2008, 05:21:02 PM »
HI,
  I drive a 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Brit spec) and I am experiencing a similar problem with fuel starvation. I have found that if I pull the choke out, I get buckets of acceleration. Otherwise, the engine acts like I'm starving it. The problem with driving around with the choke on is it drowns in fuel at idle. Do I need to replace my fuel metering rods or is there an adjustment I can make?

Thanks for your time.

Smash
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« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2008, 09:31:08 PM »
Have you tuned and sync'd the carbs recently? Properly tuned and synced carbs can give a solid 10hp depending on how bad they were before. The spindles wear the carb bodies and this causes air to leak in past the needle. But if your car hasn't got alot of miles this shouldn't be a problem. Here is a link on how to solve the problem. http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=186164
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