splutting and cutting out

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LEEP
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splutting and cutting out

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hey up peeps
right i have a 87 gt 1.6 carb on a weber i bought a newer weber to replace my weber i change it and it was overfueling all the time think the float is stuck anywhere i put my old one back on, which was running like a dream anywhere (i know why did i change it ) and now its running like a bag of poo, runs ok for a day or two then starts to splutter then cuts out,checked fuel tank no rust filler neck new fuel going to carb fillter full (new) fuel pump only 6 months old new prieburg one it was ok before i took off,swapped, then put back on this is my daily drive and i need it off on holiday tomorrow to torquey until monday but have tuesday to sort it PLEASE HELP
cheers lee :crying:


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Re: splutting and cutting out

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fuel pipe and return on wrong way? does it tickover and rev ok when staitonary?


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yeah runs ok had the pipes off but put back the way there come off?


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Re: splutting and cutting out

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Is the carb to manifold gaskett ok Lee ?


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yes mark i put a new one on about 2 weeks ago mate its doing my head in now just checked the inline filter and theres only a little fuel in it could it be a blockage in the fuel pipe tanks ok or the fuel sender?


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Check the pick up pipe on the sender unit mate, make sure the filter isnt obstructed.


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