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12-29-2007 #1
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Engine Surging?
I just picked up a commuting car; ran fine the first two days, but is now surging. It is a Ford Festiva with a 1.3L, 5sp and carborated. From a start it surges through the first three gears, but idles great and will accelerate smoothly if I put my foot down (no surging). It is a tad scary at stop lights as I am never quite sure if I will get moving or end up in the middle of the intersection. The only thing that came to mind was too high a float level, but I do not smell gas and the idle should be effected. Any ideas? Thanks.
Brent
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12-30-2007 #2
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Surging is usually either too lean condition or too much timing.
You should drop in an LS1 engine. That should fix it.Red Forman: "The Mustang's front end is problematic; get yourself a Firebird."
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Don't think that did not cross my mind when I opened the hood the first time! However I don't see how it would fit, maybe a turbo'd H.O. 4 banger though...
These cars have a cult like following in Europe, but were never extremely popular hear. No, from what I have read these engines last well into the 300k range and get 40+ mpg; and, afterall, I did buy it to commute and save driving the 11 mpg beast of a truck I have. I'll take a look at the timing and mixture later today, thanks.
Brent
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