[DMCForum] Re: Poor running
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[DMCForum] Re: Poor running



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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