RE: 63 Polara Hesitation?

[george smith <bt6t4@xxxxxxxxx>]

The rubber seal for the acc. pump might be drying out
and cracking a bit allowing air to enter.Thus,the
hesitation.
--- Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> 
> Brian Schlump wrote:
> > 
> > Jim,
> > As others have mentioned, the hesitation may be
> due to a problem with 
> > the carb accelerator pump.  The first thing I
> would do is see whether it 
> > 
> > has a Carter or Edelbrock carb.  If so, see
> whether you can extend the 
> > accelerator pump stroke.  For maximum stroke, the
> linkage should be 
> > inserted into the hole that is closest to the
> accelerator pump.  
>
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> 
> You can check if the accelerator pump is working at
> all by taking the 
> air cleaner off and with the engine off just look
> inside as you pump the 
> throttle by hand. You should see some gas squirt
> into the carb. It might 
> need more if it is squirting but you at least know
> if it's functioning 
> at all. The pump can be replaced if bad and the
> amount can be changed by 
> the linkage changes.
> 
> 
> 
> Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
> 
> 
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> 


George



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