[DeTomaso] Not running ...

[Erik Anderson]

Thanks, Bill. 

I checked the PCV from the valve cover to the carb. Looks good - as does the distributor's vac advance. 
I tightened the carb nuts and tried again and now she won't even come to life ... So I think Mike is correct about the gear pin. 

Is it possible to pull the distributor and get it back in WITHOUT removing the bulhead/hatch?

Thanks,
EA




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From: WLHPANTERA at aol.com <WLHPANTERA at aol.com> 
To: Erik Anderson; detomaso at realbig.com <detomaso at realbig.com> 
Sent: Sun Jul 25 13:04:55 2010
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Not running ... 


I once had my PCV hose come out of the valve cover with a similar symptom.  Could be a major vacuum leak from a broken or detached hose?    Always start with the simple stuff.  Just a thought.
Bill Harris 
 
In a message dated 7/25/2010 11:58:08 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, eanderson at geotracinternational.com writes:

	Well, as my spirited session with my buddy's M6 came to an end, I barely had any power in my cat. 
	
	She was running, but absolutely unresponsive to any throttle. She died as I hit my driveway and begrudgingly started just enough to roll into the garage. She will start now, but it's a "cough cough" affair and she won't come to an idle. 
	
	I thought it might be a clogged fuel filter, but the filter was clear. I replaced the stock (mechanical) fuel pump last year with a Holley (12-854 - 80GPH). I also had my Holley 735cfm carb re-built last year. 
	
	I am thinking it's one of these pieces who is the culprit ... most likely the carb. 
	
	Thoughts?
	
	Thanks,
	EA
	#3528
	
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