[Public-List] Engine performance question

[Glennb]

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On Jul 16, 2013, at 9:08 AM, Jeffrey Randall <jcrandall1956 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I have had similar problems and after rebuilding carb it ran well.  Lazily,
> the current fix is to run with the choke out ALL the time.  It is the only
> way to keep power.  The vise grip holding the choke is an embarrassing
> reminder od needed mx.   I have changed gas, drained and replaced filter,
> but nothing except the choke or a rebuild has fixed the problem
> 
> Jeff Yankee Star 296
> 
> Whoo, hoo new sail just delivered.
> 
> On Tuesday, July 16, 2013, Gordon Laco wrote:
> 
>> Hello friends -
>> 
>> Surprise is having a good year racing, and I hope to get away this weekend
>> for my first cruising overnighter.
>> 
>> Our Atomic IV, which is otherwise a good girl, has developed an odd
>> mannerism.  When starting from cold with the choke on, it fires right up
>> but stalls after about 20 seconds.  It starts strongly again right away, but
>> stalls.  After three or so repetitions of this, it runs weakly, slowly
>> gaining strength as it warms up.
>> 
>> When under way, it seems normal when in gear at idle for maneuvering but
>> never reaches normal revs when the throttle is opened.  It seems Œweak¹.
>> 
>> Anyone have any idea what is happening?
>> 
>> Gord #426 Surprise
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> 
> -- 
> Sincerely,
> 
> 
> Jeff Randall
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