Acceleration problem

Discussion in 'The Venerable Q-Jet' started by eagleguy, Dec 27, 2009.

  1. 69GSCAL

    69GSCAL Well-Known Member

    Don't forget that Carburetor and Timing issues can be very similar. Anytime i run into problems like these, I have a checklist I follow.

    Check fuel pressure at idle and at 2k RPMs
    Check Fuel Filter
    Check gas cap

    Check Timing, initial and total
    Clean Distibutor advance weights
    Make sure cap and rotor are in good order and secured

    Check plugs for fouling
    Check plug wires

    I've never ran into a miss at the top end, but tis checklist has solved off the line bogging issues a few times. Only twice I can think of where it didn't and I had to get into the carb.

    Good Luck
     
  2. 69GSCAL

    69GSCAL Well-Known Member

    Also, if you have points, it's worth checking them over and adjusting your gap/ dwell. If you've got an extra coil, might be worth swapping it out and seeing if the problem goes away.
     

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