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Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by Faber, Jan 16, 2015.

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  1. Faber

    Faber Formula Junior

    May 5, 2011
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    TX Hill Country
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    Tom G.
    #1 Faber, Jan 16, 2015
    Driving like a top for 10mi until I heard a "click" up front and lost acceleration power - no normal surge when accelerating/shifting etc (lost ignition in one bank?) - then after 4 more miles all was right again...no after market ignition like MSD on this car...insights welcome - thx
     
  2. 308mon

    308mon Karting

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    #2 308mon, Jan 16, 2015
    Is your one a '79 fuel injected model?
     
  3. bjwhite

    bjwhite F1 Rookie
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    Brian White
    #3 bjwhite, Jan 16, 2015
    His has carbs.
     
  4. 308mon

    308mon Karting

    Oct 5, 2014
    169
    UK
    #4 308mon, Jan 16, 2015
    Thanks. Thought it might be carbs. Had a similar problem years ago and it was a butterfly problem with one of the carbs, darned if I can remember the full details though!
     
  5. Faber

    Faber Formula Junior

    May 5, 2011
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    TX Hill Country
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    Tom G.
    #5 Faber, Jan 16, 2015
    Details Man, Details! (-*
    Thanks for the insights - I plan to exercise her today if work abates -
     
  6. 308mon

    308mon Karting

    Oct 5, 2014
    169
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    #6 308mon, Jan 16, 2015
    This is what age does to me! The mention of a "click" stirs some of my remaining brain cells, along with memories of using copious amounts of Wynns Carb Cleaner at the time. If I find another bottle of vino in the house I'm sure my memory will improve!
     
  7. Faber

    Faber Formula Junior

    May 5, 2011
    954
    TX Hill Country
    Full Name:
    Tom G.
    #7 Faber, Jan 16, 2015
    LOL...That "click" you recall was possibly a brain relay going out...drove for an hour today w/no negative affects. Will try to break her again this weekend - thanks again -
     

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