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1306 miles-kinda died

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zblu said:
A bit of methylated spirits will do same, mind you might have so show reason for purchase as its a cheap lethal alko drink whenn mixed with milk :smile:
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BTW meths (methylated spirits) is called "denatured alcohol" in the U.S. But there are also more specific additives such as "Dry Gas", or carb cleaners for getting the moisture and gunk out.
 
Doesn't sound like ignition to me Dale. I vote along with the fuel group.. Could have been just a bit of contamination getting through..
 
Dale,

You have got to remember "Dry Gas" in the little 6-8 ounce cans for the cold days back in the mountains of PA. One per tank full to prevent gas line freeze, by eliminating the water from the gas.
 
If the Western Auto doesn't have it, you might try a "truck stop". In the States they carry just about any fuel additive you can think of. I bet a full service Marina would have something for water in the tank, as well.
 
Dale,

Why spend the money on the ignition system when it doesn't need it?

Your problem description is fuel supply. Like the others have suggested, 1st check for leak from the bottom of the carb, if no leak drop the float cover to check for grit. If it is leaking, fix the leak. Then replace the filter(s) how many do you have anyway? A filter does provide some flow restriction.

After you've done those checks/repairs, check the fuel feed lines from the bottom of the tank, be very sure that any bends are gradual curves. Then drive it again.

If it does a Pedro flatulence, take your hand reach behind you and pop open the gas cap. See if that clears up the problem within a block or two.

Wonder what the fuel was that you put in it last fill up, possible contamination, possible water?
 
My TR3 does the same thing about once a year. I have something in the fuel tank that gets into the line. I keep a can of keyboard cleaner (compressed air) in the trunk with a short peice of tubing. I remove the fuel line just before the pump and blow it out with the air, them I'm good for another year. The whole process takes about 5 minutes on the side of the road. I've looked and looked in the gas tank to see what it could be but can't find anything and it's not worth the effort to remove and flush the tank. Never have found anything in the float bowls.
 
Amos simply misses your attentive touch. Spend several hours petting, polishing and preening (but never praising)him. He is just lonely and this his his way of asking for attention.
 
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