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Rondo1 · 09-19-2019, 10:53 AM

I have run the car with the gas cap on, loose, and off. Same results.
Fuel system is stock.
Initially I notched the fuel line going in to the carb inlet but then I cut it off near the ferrule to prevent that from touching. Also at the fuel filter. Same result.
I have not only set the points and timing but also changed out the whole dist from a car that runs well. Same result.
Carb is opening fully, Timing is a hair advanced, brakes are not dragging.

So you know, this car WILL run over 45mph. I have had it over 50+. It is just that after running at that speed for just a mile or so, it starts to die, coughs, and slows down, catches itself, and if I continue on at 35-40 mph it will drive fine.

09-19-2019, 10:53 AM	#7
Rondo1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 5	Re: Model A dies over 45 mph I have run the car with the gas cap on, loose, and off. Same results. Fuel system is stock. Initially I notched the fuel line going in to the carb inlet but then I cut it off near the ferrule to prevent that from touching. Also at the fuel filter. Same result. I have not only set the points and timing but also changed out the whole dist from a car that runs well. Same result. Carb is opening fully, Timing is a hair advanced, brakes are not dragging. So you know, this car WILL run over 45mph. I have had it over 50+. It is just that after running at that speed for just a mile or so, it starts to die, coughs, and slows down, catches itself, and if I continue on at 35-40 mph it will drive fine.