I like simple suggestions I can understand and do myself, so I completely agree with the simpler suggestions above.  I even have another one.  This may sound stupid, but are you absolutely sure your spark plug wires are attached correctly?  I mean, ABSOLUTELY sure???  Because the first idiot who worked on my car had #3 and #4 attached bac…[Read more]

Have you tried removing the idle jet and blowing it out with compressed air? Easy to do without digging into the carb.

Greg

Did you by chance, in the effort of pulling off and changing the fuel lines, knock that one little wire thingie off your carb? Idle solenoid!

Look for that wire with a spade connector that’s attached to nothing. If you find it, plug it into the spade on that thing on your carb. Done.

If that don’t work, get out two screw drivers and go to…[Read more]

Sounds like the right ballpark.

Schu, I’m always up for another breakfast. If that diner is convenient for you, I’m in.

I’m  guessing around 10:00. Ed, does that sound right?

After I first acquired my TDr it took two carb dissemblies and cleanings to fix the “stalling at idle” problem.  Having no experience I overlooked several of those tiny holes in hard to see places in the carb.  It is also necessary to get the tank and fuel lines cleaned or replaced first.  Works great now.

Vicenç
With all the expertise available on this forum surprised you will not take a chance at diagnosis and repair yourself. I had not done any auto repairs in over 30 years and paid mechanics big $$ to carry out maintenance and repairs to both my trucks and wife’s cars during that time. Since buying the TDR last year and doing a lot of…[Read more]

Jack

Drinking the rum and coffee will get you happy before we get there…

See you guys there

@schu – I don’t think that’s the problem.  The fuel line below the tank is new and the car was working fine after I installed the shut off valve.  I will run that test tonight or tomorrow to make sure but I don’t think that’s the problem.  I’ll let you know what comes up.

@royal – That’s possible.  I did replace the old hose with new hoses and…[Read more]

See you in VA Beach!

Safe travels everyone!

As was mentioned above, the “left side/right side” issue is relative to which way your hood opens.

You want the filler neck on the same side as the opening.

if the filler is on the same side as the hood hinge, it’s difficult to get to.

As was mentioned above, the “left side/right side” issue is relative to which way your hood opens.

You want the filler neck on the same side as the opening.

if the filler is on the same side as the hood hing, it’s difficult to get to.

One other thought

If the fuel line just below the tank is old and you clamped it as I suggested maybe it collapsed inside when it was clamped while installing the shut-off valve and filter on that end. Can you disconnect right below the shut-off valve and hook a long temp hose to it and run to a can and then open the valve to verify you are…[Read more]

When you guys get a chance give me your ETA coming south my way and location to meet.

Could meet at the same diner but assume it will be earlier then lunch this time so we can beat the Friday night traffic?

Vicenc, I’m going to take a guess.

You replaced your old fuel hoses because they were old.  When you pulled your old filter off, or when you put your new one in, a tiny spec of rubber on the inside of the old hose was dislodged and found its way into your carburetor.  This little piece is now residing happily in one of your carburetor’s idle p…[Read more]

Probably would require a hose put onto the horizontal inlet tube that can reach above the top of the tank, 90 degree elbow for example, and a way to put a cap on that. Likewise for the smaller tube opening next to it, or plug it somehow. So getting it above the top of the tank and positioned solidly might be the most difficult thing to do.

I…[Read more]

Thanks for the tips, David.  Tried all that.  Replaced the new filter with the old filter.  Replaced all the fuel lines.  Finally gave up and put everything back the way it was before I moved the filter.  And guess what?  Still having the same problem.  Time to take it to the mechanic.

That’ll work. Maybe we can beat the beach traffic.

Yeah, man, if you want to make it that early. That same gas station as last year?

Ed, would meeting you in Linthicum Heights at 8:00 be ok?