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Old 10-26-24 | 11:00 AM
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Runs like crap....

1985 GSL

new fuel pump, fuel filter, coils, commercially rebuilt carn. So....I can drive it for 10+ miles 2-3 times, no issues. Then out of the blue, it starts running like crap and I have to pedal the gas to keep it running and limp home. If it dies, there is no starting any time soon...it has finally done it in the driveway (only did it driving previously)...asking for suggestions as to what to look for now that it's finally "broke" in the driveway...thanks!!! Mike
Old 10-26-24 | 07:09 PM
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Who rebuilt the carb? What did they replace in the carb? Which carb kit did they use?
Old 10-26-24 | 07:26 PM
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I got it from National Carburetors...I have no idea what kit they used...it had been running fine for months...
Old 10-26-24 | 11:20 PM
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Have you inspected the gas tank or replaced all the fuel soft lines? Crud can float around and clog the pickup or even make it to the carb. Then, it settles back until it's picked back up again.

Other than that, it's hard to find an issue when it's not reproducible on demand.
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