RE: [DML] Fw: Starting problem

["John Hervey" <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Roland, Enrich the 02 setting just a little ( 1/8th turn ) so the plunger in
the fuel distributor will rise just a little when you crank. That feeds the
injectors.Look for any possible vacuum leaks.
John Hervey




-----Original Message-----
From: Roland Smith [mailto:roland@xxxxxxxx]
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 2:29 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Fw: Starting problem


> Additional developments to my email.
> 
> This morning I went to the store where I parked the car and it started right
> up.
>
> I filled the gas tank and it took only 6.5 gallons which seems to support
> the one-half full indication on the gas gauge.
>
> There are two elements to what occurred.  First, the engine sitting at idle
> just died without any warning.  It was a now you hear it-now you don't
> event.
>
> What could have been the cause?
>
> Second, the engine would not restart.
>
> Was it flooded or starving for fuel?
>
> Please help with your own knowledge.
>
> Roland Smith
> 6667
> Oakland, California



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