Hi,

I have a '53 M38A1 with what seems like a very "diagnosable" issue.
The engine was rebuilt about 3 years ago and has a the correct carb.
I leave it in MA during the winter, so it sits for about 8 months at a
time before being driven again during the summer.

On to the symptoms:

The car was running fine until about two weeks ago when it began to
stall out when you step on the gas. It starts and idles well, but as
soon as I step on the gas, it revs a little bit then dies until I let
up on the gas again.

I'm not sure if the engine is flooding or starving (is there an easy
way to tell)? Any idea what would cause this?

-Steve

 

steve.newhouse wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a '53 M38A1 with what seems like a very "diagnosable" issue.
> The engine was rebuilt about 3 years ago and has a the correct carb.
> I leave it in MA during the winter, so it sits for about 8 months at a
> time before being driven again during the summer.
>
> On to the symptoms:
>
> The car was running fine until about two weeks ago when it began to
> stall out when you step on the gas. It starts and idles well, but as
> soon as I step on the gas, it revs a little bit then dies until I let
> up on the gas again.
>
> I'm not sure if the engine is flooding or starving (is there an easy
> way to tell)? Any idea what would cause this?
>
> -Steve
>

When that happens to my Jeep, I need to change the fuel filter.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

steve.newhouse wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a '53 M38A1 with what seems like a very "diagnosable" issue.
> The engine was rebuilt about 3 years ago and has a the correct carb.
> I leave it in MA during the winter, so it sits for about 8 months at a
> time before being driven again during the summer.
>
> On to the symptoms:
>
> The car was running fine until about two weeks ago when it began to
> stall out when you step on the gas. It starts and idles well, but as
> soon as I step on the gas, it revs a little bit then dies until I let
> up on the gas again.
>
> I'm not sure if the engine is flooding or starving (is there an easy
> way to tell)? Any idea what would cause this?
>
> -Steve
>

When that happens to my Jeep, I need to change the fuel filter.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

steve.newhouse wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a '53 M38A1 with what seems like a very "diagnosable" issue.
> The engine was rebuilt about 3 years ago and has a the correct carb.
> I leave it in MA during the winter, so it sits for about 8 months at a
> time before being driven again during the summer.
>
> On to the symptoms:
>
> The car was running fine until about two weeks ago when it began to
> stall out when you step on the gas. It starts and idles well, but as
> soon as I step on the gas, it revs a little bit then dies until I let
> up on the gas again.
>
> I'm not sure if the engine is flooding or starving (is there an easy
> way to tell)? Any idea what would cause this?
>
> -Steve
>

When that happens to my Jeep, I need to change the fuel filter.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

steve.newhouse wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a '53 M38A1 with what seems like a very "diagnosable" issue.
> The engine was rebuilt about 3 years ago and has a the correct carb.
> I leave it in MA during the winter, so it sits for about 8 months at a
> time before being driven again during the summer.
>
> On to the symptoms:
>
> The car was running fine until about two weeks ago when it began to
> stall out when you step on the gas. It starts and idles well, but as
> soon as I step on the gas, it revs a little bit then dies until I let
> up on the gas again.
>
> I'm not sure if the engine is flooding or starving (is there an easy
> way to tell)? Any idea what would cause this?
>
> -Steve
>

When that happens to my Jeep, I need to change the fuel filter.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

steve.newhouse wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a '53 M38A1 with what seems like a very "diagnosable" issue.
> The engine was rebuilt about 3 years ago and has a the correct carb.
> I leave it in MA during the winter, so it sits for about 8 months at a
> time before being driven again during the summer.
>
> On to the symptoms:
>
> The car was running fine until about two weeks ago when it began to
> stall out when you step on the gas. It starts and idles well, but as
> soon as I step on the gas, it revs a little bit then dies until I let
> up on the gas again.
>
> I'm not sure if the engine is flooding or starving (is there an easy
> way to tell)? Any idea what would cause this?
>
> -Steve
>


Like Mike said, it could be a fuel filter, especially considering how
much the vehicle sits. You might also want to check and make sure that
the accelerator pump is functioning properly. When you open the
throttle, you should see a good stream of fuel coming out of the
accelerator pump nozzle.

Chris

 

steve.newhouse wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a '53 M38A1 with what seems like a very "diagnosable" issue.
> The engine was rebuilt about 3 years ago and has a the correct carb.
> I leave it in MA during the winter, so it sits for about 8 months at a
> time before being driven again during the summer.
>
> On to the symptoms:
>
> The car was running fine until about two weeks ago when it began to
> stall out when you step on the gas. It starts and idles well, but as
> soon as I step on the gas, it revs a little bit then dies until I let
> up on the gas again.
>
> I'm not sure if the engine is flooding or starving (is there an easy
> way to tell)? Any idea what would cause this?
>
> -Steve
>


Like Mike said, it could be a fuel filter, especially considering how
much the vehicle sits. You might also want to check and make sure that
the accelerator pump is functioning properly. When you open the
throttle, you should see a good stream of fuel coming out of the
accelerator pump nozzle.

Chris

 

steve.newhouse wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a '53 M38A1 with what seems like a very "diagnosable" issue.
> The engine was rebuilt about 3 years ago and has a the correct carb.
> I leave it in MA during the winter, so it sits for about 8 months at a
> time before being driven again during the summer.
>
> On to the symptoms:
>
> The car was running fine until about two weeks ago when it began to
> stall out when you step on the gas. It starts and idles well, but as
> soon as I step on the gas, it revs a little bit then dies until I let
> up on the gas again.
>
> I'm not sure if the engine is flooding or starving (is there an easy
> way to tell)? Any idea what would cause this?
>
> -Steve
>


Like Mike said, it could be a fuel filter, especially considering how
much the vehicle sits. You might also want to check and make sure that
the accelerator pump is functioning properly. When you open the
throttle, you should see a good stream of fuel coming out of the
accelerator pump nozzle.

Chris

 

steve.newhouse wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a '53 M38A1 with what seems like a very "diagnosable" issue.
> The engine was rebuilt about 3 years ago and has a the correct carb.
> I leave it in MA during the winter, so it sits for about 8 months at a
> time before being driven again during the summer.
>
> On to the symptoms:
>
> The car was running fine until about two weeks ago when it began to
> stall out when you step on the gas. It starts and idles well, but as
> soon as I step on the gas, it revs a little bit then dies until I let
> up on the gas again.
>
> I'm not sure if the engine is flooding or starving (is there an easy
> way to tell)? Any idea what would cause this?
>
> -Steve
>


Like Mike said, it could be a fuel filter, especially considering how
much the vehicle sits. You might also want to check and make sure that
the accelerator pump is functioning properly. When you open the
throttle, you should see a good stream of fuel coming out of the
accelerator pump nozzle.

Chris

 

Hi Steve,
A weak coil and/or spark plugs will act the same way, and will not fire
under more compression, as happens went you open the throttle. Which often
happens with the change over to twelve volts, the resistor is forgoten.
Choke the carburetor with your hand will tell instantly if it a
carburetor problem.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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"steve.newhouse" <steve.newhouse@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I have a '53 M38A1 with what seems like a very "diagnosable" issue.
> The engine was rebuilt about 3 years ago and has a the correct carb.
> I leave it in MA during the winter, so it sits for about 8 months at a
> time before being driven again during the summer.
>
> On to the symptoms:
>
> The car was running fine until about two weeks ago when it began to
> stall out when you step on the gas. It starts and idles well, but as
> soon as I step on the gas, it revs a little bit then dies until I let
> up on the gas again.
>
> I'm not sure if the engine is flooding or starving (is there an easy
> way to tell)? Any idea what would cause this?
>
> -Steve
>



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