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Loss of power

Posted By : Sarah Deacon, 16-Jun-2003, 12:19pm

I am experiencing a loss of power when going up steep hills only, this loss of power then corrects itself once back on the flat.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Followups :

Loss of power

Posted By : John Davies, 16-Jun-2003, 10:38pm

Sarah,
Serious question - What makes you sure it is not just the steep hill that causes the power loss?

Possible checks:
float chambers blocked
pump near failure and can't pump uphill
muck in tank blocking line when tilted

John
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  Posted By : Sarah Deacon, 17-Jun-2003, 12:02pm
  
  John
  Thanks for the info I will investigate further
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    Posted By : Richard Burnham, 25-Jun-2003, 09:17pm
    
    If you are low on fuel switch to reserve!
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      Posted By : Stephen Parsons, 15-Dec-2003, 08:44pm
      
      solved it yet? if not check that the bob weights are not siezed in distributor !
      engine will rev ok stationary, but lacks power when driven ,hope this helps.
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        Posted By : Sarah Deacon, 24-Dec-2003, 12:06pm
        
        Problem solved thanks. Carb problem, now rebuilt and the car runs like a dream