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jfs911
post Aug 25 2025, 07:26 PM
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Need your help,
Drove car out of 10 month storage, idles but no power.
1973 2.0ltr was running fine when stored.
Filled gas tank with premium gas before storage.
Any advise greatly appreciated.
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VaccaRabite
post Aug 26 2025, 10:44 AM
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Carbs or fuel injection?

Guessing bad gas, especially if carbs.

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post Aug 26 2025, 12:01 PM
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QUOTE(VaccaRabite @ Aug 26 2025, 09:44 AM) *

Carbs or fuel injection?

Guessing bad gas, especially if carbs.

Zach


Agree w/ Zach that bad gas could be a culprit. 10 months is a long time, especialy with carbs, unless it was treated with a stabilizer.
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