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1962 sprite I need help runs bad

Last post 05-13-2008, 3:35 AM by mattg. 2 replies.
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  •  04-01-2008, 7:42 PM 13697

    1962 sprite I need help runs bad

    My best guess is that it is a 1965 motor , starts easly idles but then when I accelerate it pops, backfires, spits gas out of carbs.

    This car sat for 6 to 8 years on an empty lot. First thing I did once I got it is to change the oil, the plugs. the points, the cap, the rotor, the wires, I also rebuilt the carburators. The timing and lifters were adjusted at a shop. The compression tested good as well.

    That is where I am stuck at right now, so if you can be of anyhelp I would surely appreciated.

     


    FORREST FERGUSON
  •  04-01-2008, 9:12 PM 13702 in reply to 13697

    Re: 1962 sprite I need help runs bad

    At first blush it sounds like it is either running lean or has a fuel delivery problem. Also, you don't mention replacing the fuel. Can I assume you have done so?
    Motorbill
    From Lola to Land Rover, If it's British and has wheels, it's likely I've bloodied me knuckles thereupon
  •  05-13-2008, 3:35 AM 14374 in reply to 13697

    Re: 1962 sprite I need help runs bad

    I had that problem on a new rebuilt engine. It was a bad condensor.