poor starting/running--need diagnostic help

exprof · Post by **exprof** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:11 pm

My '66 has a 1600 dual port with a Solex 30/31 PICT carb. When it is cold, the engine dies within a couple of seconds of starting. It also sputters and hesitates when I step on the accelerator unless I press it very firmly. If I simply touch the pedal with my foot, the engine quits. I have to rev the engine higher than one normally would in order to start out in first gear. Also, the exhaust smells as if the mixture is overrich.

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

Post by **jmartini** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:40 am

It sounds like it is flooding out when you touch the gas pedal. My guess is that you are correct in thinking the mixture is too rich.

exprof · Post by **exprof** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:41 pm

I'll adjust the mixture and we'll see if that does the trick.

Thanks.

couion · Post by **couion** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:24 am

Double check the choke to see if it is adjusted too tight. This would cause it to get too much fuel and not enogh air.

exprof · Post by **exprof** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:34 pm

I leaned the mixture and it seems to be running o.k.; at least it's not gagging when I step on the accelerator. I'll check the choke also.

Thanks for all your help.