engine troubles

1low68 · Post by **1low68** » Sat Jul 13, 2002 7:00 pm

ok i got this lil problem thats pissing me off, my car will run good at high rpm's but whenever its at low rpm's its like its running on like 2-3 cylinders, and i have to rev it up then pop the clutch so it wont die on me.....does this sound like a carb issue or is it the points,and other things or all of them.

Post by **Marc** » Sat Jul 13, 2002 7:45 pm

Checking the point gap & condition would be a good place to start.
What engine/carb setup are you talking about?

1low68 · Post by **1low68** » Sat Jul 13, 2002 9:08 pm

its a dp motor,and has a 34pict carb i think that its a 34 at least, its also getting horrible gas mileage

LeeM · Post by **LeeM** » Sun Jul 14, 2002 4:19 am

If it is a twin port engine you may well find that you have an inlet tract leak, causing the engine to run poorly. The usual cause is a split in one or both of the rubber sleeves that joint the three parts of the inlet manifold. Such splits can hide out of view, so have a very close look. Also, check the things Marc suggested first as they are quicker, easier and also a likely cause.

Lee