292 stops running
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292 stops running
I have a 1960 350 with the 292. It runs put needs some tuning do to it. I am haveing trouble getting it to keep running. If I let it sit and idle it runs fine and as long as I want it to. When I take it out it seems to run fine, but after about 10 min. of driveing it cuts off and will not start again. At fist I thought it may be out of gas so I filled it up and it started again. It ran for a little then stopped again. If I wait for a while it will start right back up and run fine for about 20-30 min. Can you tell me what may be causing this. And our there any books that can help me get started on tuning this motor up. I think it just needs a nice tune up and it will be ready to run.
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292 stops running
First thing to do is remove the gas cap. This will eliminate the possibility of a vacuum in the tank.
Next, check your fuel line for obstructions, loose connections, etc.
Next, check fuel pump pressure, it should be 3.5-5.5 psi
If you still have problems, It could be a host of other problems like:
1. PCV systen malfunction
2. Idle mixture
3. Vacuum leak at maniofold or carb
4. Throttle linkage adjustment
Let us know what works.
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Next, check your fuel line for obstructions, loose connections, etc.
Next, check fuel pump pressure, it should be 3.5-5.5 psi
If you still have problems, It could be a host of other problems like:
1. PCV systen malfunction
2. Idle mixture
3. Vacuum leak at maniofold or carb
4. Throttle linkage adjustment
Let us know what works.
Krosati
Visit my homepage at ClubFTE
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292 stops running
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 05-Aug-01 AT 01:25 AM (EST)[/font][p]You didn't mention whether or not your problem occurs all the time or just when the engine is warmed up. If you are having trouble primarily after it is hot, it sounds like a classic case of vapor lock to me. Running for 10 minutes in hot weather is plenty to get the fuel boiling inside the lines if they are in a hot spot. First replace your fuel filter and then check the fuel lines from the carb all the way back to the tank. Any place that it is close to a source of high heat is suspect. (I.E. exhaust pipes or manifolds and the exhaust crossover area on the intake) Lots of "repairs" are likely to have been made in the last 40 years and one of the lines may have been bent, modified, or replaced. It may have gone overlooked until the weather got hot. And old trick is to clamp a couple of wooden clothes pins on the line in the area where the fuel is boiling in the line to dissipate the excess heat. This may help troubleshoot, but I'd recommend rereouting the line as a permanent fix. Hope this helps!
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