[DeTomaso] 73L dying

[Larry - Ohio Time Corp]

Konrad,

I have seen motors do this when the choke spring it set to rich (to strong).
It will start ok then snap shut and not let enough air in for the motor to
restart.

I am sure you can make it happen again. Then just remove the top of the air
cleaner to see if the choke plate (butterfly) is fully closed. It should
have light pressure on the spring.

Larry - Cleveland



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From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
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Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 8:52 AM
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] 73L dying


Well, I guess happiness does not last.

After resolving the overheating issue due to the wrong thermostat
(thanks guys for the helpful info) and passing inspection Friday, an old
intermittent problem reared its head today again.

The car started this morning fairly easily, ran for a few hundred feet,
then started running rough and on pushing the gas pedal died. Would
crank, but not start, probably flooded.

I have these dim memories that it would do this if I start it and drove
away without letting it warm up, but could be just self blaming for
whatever mechanical fault there is.

Could it be bad spark plugs ? Probably they have not been changed in
about 8 years.

So:

- what could be the issue ? I bet when I get home the car would start
right up.

- if spark plugs, what spark plugs would be recommended for a stock 73 L
? I would prefer something available from AutoZone or a local parts
supplier, maybe I will just drive there and check what they would have
for a 72 Mustang, the alter ego.

- how difficult are the spark plugs to replace ? On my 87 TransAm they
are a pain, on a Maserati Biturbo they are easy.

- any traps I should watch for ?

Thanks ! 


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