Re: [lro] Need Help! Stalled out on I-80 in rush hour this morning :P

From: Robert Palmer (rbpalmer_nrt@hotmail.com)
Date: Tue Mar 25 2003 - 11:18:37 EST

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    Filters look good, and the fuel line is all relatively new (I replaced a
    good chunk of it when I swapped the carbs). I'll check the tank breather
    since I haven't gone down that route yet, as well as the gaskets.

    >
    >This sounds exactly like the symptoms Smudger exhibited last year
    >when a gasket in the fuel system failed and he was pulling a mix
    >of fuel & air into the carburettor. Try checking the fuel line all
    >the way back to the tank(s)...in Smudger's case the problem was a
    >gasket, but a cracked fuel line or filter could easily produce the
    >same effect.
    >
    >Also look for a bad connection on the fuel pump, clogged breather
    >on the tank itself (could be building negative pressure inside if
    >it's not venting properly), or a bad filter. Since you said you've
    >replaced the fuel filters lately this sounds unlikely, but it's a
    >possibility nonetheless.
    >
    >cheers,
    >
    >dj
    >1974 SIII Airportable, 'Smudger'
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