Re: [Quantum Owners] Carb problem on 1.4 CVH

2010-01-14 Thread Matthew Wastell
I had similar problem by not having an inline fuel filter, kept getting some crud in the carb that blocked the jet on right hand bends and heavy acceleration! Either way a clean one is essential IMHO Matthew On 14 Jan 2010, at 21:01, Jim Hearne wrote: Is there an inline fuel filter and h

Re: [Quantum Owners] Carb problem on 1.4 CVH

2010-01-14 Thread Jim Hearne
Is there an inline fuel filter and has it been replaced recently ? Jim Paschalc wrote: Firstly, a Happy New Year to all from us in Ireland and hopefully 2010 will be another cracker. I'm having an ongoing problem with the carb on my 1.4 2+2. The car is based on 1986 Fiesta 1.4S and has the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Carb problem on 1.4 CVH

2010-01-14 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Agree with Simon, maybe there is more than one problem? Could there be a small leak in the accelerator diaphragm? Good Luck - Original Message - From: "Simon Musgrove-Wethey" To: Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 7:22 PM Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Carb problem on 1.

RE: [Quantum Owners] Carb problem on 1.4 CVH

2010-01-14 Thread Simon Musgrove-Wethey
Hi Paschal, Re: "...enthusiastic right turn or roundabouts..." Before you replace the carb, check the float level as this sounds a classic case of fuel starvation. Simon   Simon Musgrove-Wethey Cirencester,   The information in this e-mail is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee. A