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posted by  matt b on  Mon May 3 05:16 CST 2004
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I got my new 145 home last Saturday... jsut had it towed for convenience. I tried my damndest to get it to run... drained old gas, filled with new, etc.

But I can't get it to go...It'll start and idle fine on all 4 wtih the choke pulled, but has zero power to go down the road. Won't run at all unless the choke is pulled.

So, my diagnosis is that its running way way way too lean...perhaps due to a clogged jet or something...but I don't know these carbs at all.

My experience with downdraft webers is that if they work, fine. I might leave it in place. If they don't work, a shit can 'em and install SUs. I really don't feel like doing a carb swap today, so I thought someone might have some clues as to things to check first...

Any thoughts?
-Matt
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-Matt '70 145s, '65 1800s, '66 122s wagon, others inc. '53 XK120 FHC






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