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jim 56

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split linkage again
« on: March 01, 2021, 17:55:53 »
After my car 1972 w108 sedan has been running really good thanks to this site all of a sudden today runs bad. When I split the linkage if I open the venturi the rpms really pick up. When I press the injection pump ore the engines dies. I believe that this means I am running too rich is this correct?
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Re: split linkage again
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2021, 18:05:46 »
Correct
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Re: split linkage again
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2021, 18:19:06 »
Thank you .Now I have to figure way this happened all of a sudden any thoughts?

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Re: split linkage again
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2021, 18:23:34 »
Improperly adjusted  FIP. Leaky CSV. WRD issues. Leaky fuel injectors. Etc. Do a search on running rich. There is much info on the subject.

Start checking the systems and report back. We can narrow down from there.
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Re: split linkage again
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2021, 18:58:40 »
Jim, make sure the Barometric Compensator is tight and hasn't vibrated loose..

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Re: split linkage again
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2021, 20:40:36 »
thanks guys will check tomorrow and comment