1983 12a problem
09-26-10, 05:34 PM
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1983 12a problem
I have a 1983 12a I just purchased it starts up but never idles. When you start it the engine cranks a while then starts but revs up to about 3k then turns off. It does not seem to matter what you do to the gas peddle it is always the same. I was told the clutch is new but I may never be able to find out.
09-26-10, 08:39 PM
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first check your fuel levels (everything), its probably something simple, this was happening to mine a while ago and it was because my carburetor was not injecting enough gas.
09-27-10, 06:27 PM
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Sounds like a fuel supply problem. Start with the fuel filter, then check the fuel level in the bowls, fuel pump for volume/flow psi. If the pump meets specs there could be a blockage in the fuel pickup in the tank, the filters under the banjo bolts on top of the carb or a pinched/leaking fuel line.
09-27-10, 06:58 PM
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Hm, you're practically local to me. 
Follow Trochoid's advice above, and post back with results. I'll keep an eye on your thread and let you know if I think of anything. Good luck...
Follow Trochoid's advice above, and post back with results. I'll keep an eye on your thread and let you know if I think of anything. Good luck...
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I can always check it out on weekends i have a bunch of parts too.
There is a reducer on the inlet gas line that you need it slows the gas down so you dont flood make sure its there its a metal piece on the fuel line somewhere around the oil filter area?
There is a reducer on the inlet gas line that you need it slows the gas down so you dont flood make sure its there its a metal piece on the fuel line somewhere around the oil filter area?
09-29-10, 09:04 PM
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this sounds stupid but my car did the exact some thing when i put my distributor back in after putting the turbo all back together. my timing was off one tooth.. it ran till a certain rpm then cut off. although i still think it seems like a fuel issue
09-30-10, 02:10 PM
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Hmm, revs to 3,000 and then dies, eh? Wonder if the floats are stuck open. You might try banging on the top of the carb with a plastic hammer (or something similar, since I've never met anyone who actually owns a plastic hammer). This will sometimes shake them loose so they start functioning again.
Also, lots of carb info can be found at www.sterlingmetalworks.com
Also, lots of carb info can be found at www.sterlingmetalworks.com
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