Hi all. I'm almost done with my resto and am really looking forward to using her after 3 years.
My problem is as the title suggests, but for context;
My engine seems to idle fine just under 1000 rpm, but when I pop it in first and try to pull away, the car will stall unless you give it some beans.
It seems to be a little less harsh when the engine has warmed a bit but I still have to hit the accelerator I bit more than i normally would to pull away.
I'm not sure if this is the same when going up gears as its not ready to drive fully yet.
I recently have finished rebuilding the engine (998 A+) and the dizzy. its had new bearings, new rings new chain, tappets and may other things. its also got a brand new clutch, and exhaust in there. I've also rebuilt the carb (hs4) and took the opportunity to change the needle to a stage one needle (cant remember the number but I can look this up if needed). It also has a fletcher air filter rather than the standard one.
The timing seems ok and it idles well. the car starts perfectly and revs well (thinking fuelling).
The vacuum pipe is new and at full length (haven't trimmed it yet). there are no breaks in this.
I have noticed that oddly, I haven't replace the vacuum unit on the dizzy. Its still rocking the original.
Does anyone have an idea of what to investigate? Maybe the car needs tuning for the different needle?
Id appreciate any thoughts/advice in checking this off the list.
Edited by callMeMayfair, 23 April 2022 - 04:48 PM.