Fuel problem (I think)!

Post by **Hendy1201** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:41 pm

Hi

I’m afraid I’m no expert but I’m learning as I go along, however I can’t work this one out so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Right then, it’s been an problem for a few months now, which I thought had been fixed. The car will sit and idle no problem for as long as I leave it, and has no problem going around town at low revs, but when I put my foot down either speeding up or to increase the revs going up a hill the engine seems to not be getting enough fuel so starts cutting out. It’s been in to the mechanics six months ago, the filter was replaced and he stripped and cleaned the carb which had a lot of muck in it. This seemed to cure the problem for a while, but it has started again. The filter looks to be clean (still looks like new as the car hasn’t done many miles) so I tried another suggestion which was the air inlet for the tank enabling the pressure to equalise. I believe this is the small holes in the inner part of the petrol cap. Anyway that is clear. Could the problem be electrical? I didn’t want to go messing around until I had another opinion. I would take it straight back to the mechanic, but he’s on holiday and I could do with the car. Anyway thanks.

Will

Post by **aupickup** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:48 pm

maybe its not fuel related

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:51 pm

Could be lots of crud in the fuel tank - getting pulled forward and blocking the outlet. Also check the air filter is not choked - remove it and try the car without!

Post by **kennatt** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:59 am

try pulling the choke out a bit and see if that improves it.Then you know its fuel related.

Post by **moggie-tom** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:00 pm

I don't really no much as i'm new to all this so this may seem daft but it might be your points. I think when there is a problem with the points its more evident at higher speeds such as loss of power.