[Rovernet] 3500S hesitation

[Mike Shaddick]

Best thing I did was to remove the cam operated fuel pump (blank off the
the energy hungry block) and fit an electric pump below the chassis.

rgds

On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 4:02 AM, Ben Saunders via Rovernet <
rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:

> 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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