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flatspot

Post by kdalton » Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:44 am

sierra 1.3motor.after 4 months ive got a flatspot when taking off.any tips to fix it. cheers

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Re: flatspot

Post by kdalton » Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:53 am

come on guys just because you won the cricket last week you can still answer an aussie

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Re: flatspot

Post by ROBBIE » Tue Aug 04, 2015 11:41 am

What carb is on it?
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Re: flatspot

Post by kdalton » Tue Aug 04, 2015 11:51 am

standard aisin carb

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Re: flatspot

Post by courior » Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:55 pm

Apparently the choke flap/butterfly can get loose on them and not work well.
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Re: flatspot

Post by Jordi » Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:47 pm

Bun the carb. Get a replacement. Webber or SU.
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Re: flatspot

Post by donkeychomp » Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:01 pm

I do like Jordi's idea but you could always strip and clean it...
If it ticks over...leave it

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Re: flatspot

Post by dan_2k_uk » Wed Aug 05, 2015 11:35 am

They are famed for problems with the auto choke and idle up systems.

The easy option here is to fit a HIF44 SU but may not he so readalily available where you are.

As said check the choke flap isn't loose or sticking.

Check for air leaks or cracks in a vacuum pipework.
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