Red-Lite Misery
 

After I've done a nice run outside of town, I'm getting hesitation/stalling while waiting for lite-change, they're getting longer now. Would the Model B Zenith be worth it? This is my second Model A Zenith now, and was wondering if I should consider.
Thanks

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Fix what you have. If it is the carburetor, it should be an easy fix. Its a simple carburetor. Clean it, a tag wire thru the passages followed with a can of Deep Creep spray and some air should work. Set the float level. Adjust the idle mixture and speed, set the GAV at 1/4-3/4 turn out and it should be good to go.

First make sure there is not an air leak and the ignition system is good.

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See http://model-a.org/default.html

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I had that problem. Sediment in the float bowl was causing it.

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What’s the ambient temperature? It sounds the the beginnings of vapor lock. Try insulating the gas line and adding some marvel mystery oil to the gas. I ended up with an isolation spacer between the carb and manifold. I also built an aluminum deflector that not only shields the carb from the engine, but directs air from the fan. My car doesn’t “hesitate” after a run at the traffic lite anymore. If you shoot your carb in different places with a temp gun, you’ll be surprised how hot the carb gets.

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Can you post a picture?


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Also, check for a short in the stoplight switch

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Gas cap vent? Chap

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I had that problem. Sediment in the float bowl was causing it.

why I put a magnet in all of my float bowls.

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I’m not sure the pic is going to come thru

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What does that have to do with fuel vaporizing from heat.?

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Thanks. What did you make your spacer out of?


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So after a nice long drive everything is warmed up and adjusted for cruising. I would try opening the GAV and maybe retarding the timing a little. Can you get it to die parked in your driveway? after its warmed up? I would adjust your carburetor idle speed and idle air

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Tacoma bob made it for me out of a phenolic plastic of some sort.

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That shield looks interesting. Do what ya gotta do to keep driving is what I always say. So, good for you!