No power at high(er) speed

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  • Walker
    Low Range
    • Apr 2008
    • 94

    No power at high(er) speed

    I have a 72 S3 with a 2.25 petrol engine, rebuilt within the last 8k miles. Petronix in a stock dizzy, Rochester carb. Currently set a 7 deg btdc. Gas usage sucks, doesn't overheat. Push on gas at higher rpms and . . . . . nothing. Ease off gas and it picks up speed, except goingup-hill. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

    Art
  • kevkon
    3rd Gear
    • Aug 2009
    • 364

    #2
    Art, did you check the mechanical advance in the distributor? The Lucas design is prone to getting stuck since it's out of sight and reach and can get gummed up or rusty.
    94 D-90 tdi
    72 Series III

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    • Walker
      Low Range
      • Apr 2008
      • 94

      #3
      Haven't visually checked it underneath, but have done the 'suck on the tube' test and the plate does move. I'll pull it apart and see what's there. Thanks.

      Art

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      • 4flattires
        4th Gear
        • Aug 2007
        • 424

        #4
        Originally posted by Walker
        Rochester carb...Gas usage sucks,
        To be expected, however how bad is sucks? 10mpg? 15? Did it suddenly dive, or are you comparing to another ride.

        Originally posted by Walker
        Push on gas at higher rpms and . . . . . nothing.
        Your probably already fully advanced. Check with a timing light as to when (what RPM) you fully advance. Compare to your road test, not by guesstimating, but real MPH. No tach? String your Dwell/RPM gauge in through the vents. No vents? Heck, your not driving a Rover

        Originally posted by Walker
        Ease off gas and it picks up speed, except goingup-hill.
        Sure sounds like a classic fuel starvation. Rochesters are super simple to pull apart, clean, reassemble. Sample rebuild page from a Google search.

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