[T3] Rough running 71

[B Fye]

It it is the 10% eth then all of Idaho would have issues for 25+ years

Brian Fye

On Aug 27, 2013, at 7:32 PM, "Keith Park" <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:

> Well, some days are better than others but the C/D Djet version has always
> had an issue with light throttle around 1900 RPM but my 71 is slowly getting
> worse around there, its missing under light throttle from about 1800 to 2500
> these days, getting better with higher RPM but at around 2000 its getting
> pretty bad.
> 
> Ive checked over the ignition, timing, TPS, changed out the brain a while
> back due to the fuel pump transistor, nothing at fault. FP is rock steady at
> 30, and I did a full tune up last fall and that didn't change anything
> including cleaning the trigger points.  Im starting to think it's the
> ethanol.
> 
> IT feels just like the carbbed cars did before I increased the idle jets,
> but unlike the carbbed cars the gas mileage is if anything, a bit low.  I
> did tweak the mixture a bit leaner but that didn't change it.
> 
> I pulled the right side injectors thinking of a plugged one but they looked
> fine, need to pull the left but it's a pain so I haven't done that yet
> Idle is smooth, runs great on the highway, pulls the boat fine.  Im tempted
> to put the E version back on but this engine probably isn't going to last
> too much longer
> 
> Anyone else with a C/D FI having trouble with the Summer blend gas in the
> Northeast?
> 
> Keith
> 
> 
> HEY. was that a SQUAREBACK  in the Ad for Top Gear next Tuesday???  Did I
> see that right????
> 
> Keith
> 
> 
> Top Notch Restorations
> topnotch at nycap.rr.com 
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> 
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