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[Bob Pratt]

Hi Kevin,
Does this engine have a carburetor? I had something similar happen to me. The shaft that holds the acceleration pump together fell out! It's on the passenger side of the carb.
I replaced it, but the problem was still there. I replaced the diaphragm in the pump and the problem went away. Even a pinhole will cause problems!

Bob

> On Aug 14, 2017, at 12:48 PM, Kevin Guarnotta <kevin at guarnottadesign.com> wrote:
> 
> I'm wondering if I should change the subject of these posts.
> 
> I got everything back together (aside from re-mounting the rear bumper). I put 4 gallons of fresh 93 octane gas. It started right up, sounded great, no hesitation. I let it idle for a bit, I even ran my gas heater - everything seemed and sounded fine in the driveway. Idled for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then I figured I'd take a test drive around the corner. Drive fine for about 1 mile, then stuttering and stopping again. I limped the bus home - multiple starts and stops.
> 
> I checked the installed fuel filters in engine - they have fuel. So the fuel pump must be working, right. So I have fuel.
> 
> I just need spark and compression. Could a loose electrical connection cause something like this?
> 
> What else could it be? What would cause an intermittent problem like this. Any suggestion on what to check next?
> 
> -Kevin Guarnotta
> Jamaica Plain, MA
> 
> '78 Westy
> '69 Singlecab
> '65 Ez-camper
> 
> 
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