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Date:         Mon, 22 Aug 94 18:16:17 EDT
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From:         dcarment@ccs.carleton.ca (David Carment)
Subject:      Re: Engine Problem

David Schwarze writes: > > Thom Fitzpatrick writes: > > > > Then the wierdness (and this was happening before I rebuilt the carb) > > As the engine gets warm, the bus loses power. I took off nice and strong, > > and by the time I got 1/2 mile or so, it was already getting weak. By > > weak I mean there is no power - I feel like I should get out and walk along > > side to make it easier on the bus! It will take 5-10 seconds to get > > enough speed to go from 1st to 2nd gear, and when you get there, you kinda > > wonder if you should'nt have bothered, as the engine just groans under the > > strain. 7 year old kids on bikes are passing me! No, REALLY! > > Sounds like your exhaust might be plugged. Kinda unusual on vehicles > without catalytic converters, but it might be worth your time to check it > out. Loosen the connection between the heat exchangers and the muffler > to create a sizeable exhaust leak, and take it fo.....

David S. How do you tell if your cat is plugged? Is there a simple test? Do the chemicals designed to clean 'em out work? How long before they fail? Curious - DC>


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