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Date:         Wed, 3 May 2000 21:38:10 -0400
Reply-To:     David Ricketts <david@RENAISSANCE-DESIGN.COM>
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From:         David Ricketts <david@RENAISSANCE-DESIGN.COM>
Subject:      Engine Dies/Vacuum test
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The engine died while driving home today. While trying to accelerate in 2nd or 3rd the engine lost power all of a sudden. I stop and gave it full gas and it would rev a little then die and then rev a little until it finally died. It didn't sound like it was missing, but rather running normal then stopped running for a second then started again. I turned of the engine and immediately restarted and it ran fine (BTW the engine was warm). Not sure where to look??

I also took a look at the engine and found that the air/vacuum hoses are horrendous. It looks like it was a NASA project on building an engine with straws and scotch tape. Long story short don't know if it has any bering on the problem above, but is there a simple way to check connections for vacuum leaks. I know for example, pressure leaks could be seen with soapy water.

Any advice??

Thanks,

David

PS If my multitude of emails seems odd, I am trying to work out all the bugs before I return to RI from TX!!


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