25-06-18, 08:50 PM
(25-06-18, 07:51 PM)Spiffle link Wrote: [quote author=BBROWN1664 link=topic=24272.msg281365#msg281365 date=1529662139]It hasn't happened again since I wiggled and reconnected the cables I could find, cleaning out dust etc. But the 8k+ trouble has become worse at times, especially if I go full throttle through the gears it just plutters and foccs around above 8-9k.
It might not be shorting when turning. It might be "breaking" when turning too
New filters are on it's way (air and fuel), new regulator (ebay ftw) and a carb repair kit ought to do the trick.
A milestone - I've now spent over half the initial price on upgrades and replacement parts :lol
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:rollin that's about right, you need deep pockets to keep a 15 year old on the road.
The 8k+ trouble could be a vac leak if she's running lean, have a look at the condition of the carb rubbers.
Treat everything in life the way a dog would- if you can't eat it or foc it, forget it.