[DMCForum] Re: Poor running

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Whoa..slow down shipmate. You're looking at the wrong document. That 
one is about 1 year old. Read the one just posted file name: Poor 
running. I will delete PRV.doc to avoid confusion.

I don't intend to "blindly" swap parts, but when I have a fuel pump 
that's 7 psi low on main line pressure it makes me wonder.


--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "checksix3" <jetjock11@xxxx> wrote:
> > 
> > The part I hate, is that I will probably need to spend money on 
> parts to prove certain theories. I've tried most of the suggestions 
> people have made here and I appreciate the advice.> 
> 
> 
> Rich, that is almost never true. Swapping parts is the hallmark of 
> bad technique. Everything in the car (or any system) can be 
measured 
> and quantified, all it takes is a little creativity, expertise, 
> understanding of the theory, and the proper metrology gear. 
> 
> It's not rocket science, it's just a car...and not much of one at 
> that. I suggest sticking with the intelligent approach, you'll 
learn 
> more that way. I've looked at your doc, your use of starting fluid 
> having no effect is telling as is slow cranking.
> 
> Forget open circuit voltage, what is the voltage when cranking? 
> Measure right at the battery or coil while cranking. If it's below 
> about 10 vdc you've got a problem. The car should not crank slowly, 
> solve that issue first. Work towards a point when it will start 
every 
> time when using ether.

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