[Rovernet] 3500S hesitation

Ben Saunders bsaunders at firstva.com
Sun Nov 1 12:02:56 EST 2015


Hi Jim,
Start with taking the fuel line loose at the carb and see if there is 
sufficient flow into a container. There is also a filter in the line and 
a screen in the carb where the fuel line connects. A worn or split 
accelerator pump gland or trash at the bottom of the accelerator well 
can cause the problem. If you get a chance give me a call.
Ben

On 11/01/2015 08:40 AM, Beth Pile via Rovernet wrote:
> Hello, all,
> 	My '69 3500 has a Defender V-8 with an Edelbrock carb that's performed without any issues for the last 2-3 years. (The engine was tuned up about a year ago.) The set-up has been wonderfully dependable. Until yesterday, however, when it started hesitating in a significant fashion when accelerating at low speeds, for example turning onto a new street or accelerating at a stop light.
> 	My hope is that it is just some poor gas, but could it be the fuel pump?
> I have no experience with the 3500 electric pump, so I am looking for your collective voices of experience to suggest possibilities.
>
> 		Thanks for any suggestion you may have.
>
> 		Jim Pile
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