Re: [DML] running rough and gutless at low rpms

[Phil Priestley <phil@xxxx>]

It turns out my problem was both fuel and ignition. Last week I took 
the car to the carwash and carefully (i thought) pressure washed the 
goo off the engine. I didn't realize that the sparkplug well on cyl 3 
had filled with water. The cleaning also removed the coating of goo 
that was keeping the fuel injector seal on #3 from sucking wind. When 
I hit the fuel injector with carb cleaner the rpms went wild. No wonder 
the car was missing bad and had no power. No spark and huge vacuum leak 
on the same cyl.
As a temporary fix until I can get my hands on new injectors and seals 
I gave it a good wrap with teflon tape and stopped the vacuum leak for 
now. For the first time ever my car idles at 750 rpms and is relatively 
smooth. Cant wait to see how it is with new injectors and seals.

I found another vacuum leak at the shaft for the throttle plate. I can 
also feel the throttle plates sticking and they don't want to return 
all they way to a closed position. They're not sticking way open, just 
enough to make it idle at 1200-1500 unless you tap the gas to make it 
come back to rest. I verified that its the plates and not the cable 
that is sticking. Any Ideas here?

I want to thank John Hervey for his help on the phone yesterday.I think 
the CPR might be ok after all.


Phil Priestley
Alessandros 120
(503)370-9951