I have a problem with hesitation, during initial accel from a stand still, to the point of the engine wanting to die if I do not remove pressure from the accel pedal and play with it until the car is under way (around 3-4 mph). The car has backfired before, maybe messing up the power valve.
I am getting various comments on the cause of the problem. The power valve kit or shield (maybe just protection against blowing the power valve). Maybe also a blown power valve (I have not checked to see if when the needles are turned in all the way, the engine still runs - indicating a bad power valve). Blocking the power valve permenantly, which I understand is not the thing to do. Also, maybe a dirty accel pump shooter or a shooter that is too small. I have replaced the accel pump.
I would like to fix the problem the easiest way if possible. Only if it comes to it, pull the carb and rebuild. I am always pressed for time. Anyway, is the carb a Holley? Or Ford? And what would the model number be so as to get a kit or shooter valve, etc?
The car runs fine after it gets going and starts OK. Obviously, I am not a carb guru. Bill
I am getting various comments on the cause of the problem. The power valve kit or shield (maybe just protection against blowing the power valve). Maybe also a blown power valve (I have not checked to see if when the needles are turned in all the way, the engine still runs - indicating a bad power valve). Blocking the power valve permenantly, which I understand is not the thing to do. Also, maybe a dirty accel pump shooter or a shooter that is too small. I have replaced the accel pump.
I would like to fix the problem the easiest way if possible. Only if it comes to it, pull the carb and rebuild. I am always pressed for time. Anyway, is the carb a Holley? Or Ford? And what would the model number be so as to get a kit or shooter valve, etc?
The car runs fine after it gets going and starts OK. Obviously, I am not a carb guru. Bill
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