On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:54:27 -0700, "Bob La Londe"
wrote:

I just checked it idling in the driveway with my timing light. I had fire
on all 6. Same at 2000 and 3000 rpm. Didn't want to turn it any faster
than that because my water hose didn't deliver enough water at 3000 to keep
a steady stream of water and I don't want to risk overheating.

I suppose I need to due the same thing under load on the water. That can be
pretty tricky.

I have a water seperator on the way. I think I'll go get a cheap universal
electric fuel pump and pump all the gas out of the tanks and see if that
helps at all. I guess I can go get a 6 gallon portable fuel tank and try
that too as you suggest.

When I was trying to figure this out before (when it wasn't as bad as it is
now) somebody suggested a fuel additive called Dry Gas. I was not able to
find anything like that on the internet. Is that for real?

How can I check fuel flow in the carbs? Do I just have to pull them off and
tear them down?



"Clams Canino" wrote in message
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And by the way - this is a big assumption. If you can get fire on all 6
while cranking it, and your stator ohms out OK, odds shift rapidly to fuel
issues. Prolly a clogged carb jet etc.

Borrow a 6 gallon "dummy can" and try that for a fuel source also to
eliminate your entire tank system.

-W

"Clams Canino" wrote in message
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We are assuming you are SURE your don't have a diry (clogged) carb or
carbs.
OK?




Bob- hooking up a portable 6 gallon can will be "cheap insurance".
If it runs OK, you know it's a fuel problem. If not, you know it's
ignition or dirty carbs. I strongly suggest that you try the "6
gallon test". It could save you money.

Also- yes, "dry gas" is a real product, available at any gas station.
It will help remove water contamination in fuel, if used per
instructions.
Good luck.
noah

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