popping noise
 

Hello everyone,
Just recently finished my 29 speedster. I have noticed a continuous popping noise then the engine dies. I have a model B distributor and a tilitson carb. Having trouble finding the problem could use some help.

Thanks,
Jim M

Re: popping noise
 

Could be fuel starvation. Check the easiest things first. Is the gas cap vent working? If so, check for clogs in the gas line.

Re: popping noise
 

Next time it dies, stick your finger in the carb near the choke blade and see if it is wet with gas. Bet it comes out dry.

Re: popping noise
 

When the engine died, checked choke blade. Dry as a bone. Removed the gas line going to carb at first a trickle then stops, then flows more steady.
Something in the tank? Newly lined tank?

Re: popping noise
 

What was used to "line" the tank?? Was it Ethanol proof?? Do you have the "pencil" filter installed in the tank??
Paul in CT

Re: popping noise
 

I removed a small piece in the gas line near the sediment glass bowl. checked gas flow slow at first. turned the choke adjustment 3/4 to the left. It runs good now. adjusted idle down.
I think it's ok now. The pencil filter was not installed. I better install it.

thank you for your help/ could be frustrating.

Re: popping noise
 

That pencil filter works well