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| GulfRacer |
Sep 20 2025, 01:48 PM
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I'm hoping some collective wisdom can help me through a frustrating problem. I have 1974 Bumblebee that I've owned for about 6 months. The 2.0 was rebuilt to a 2056 shortly before I purchased it. It has a Raby 9590 camshaft, original D-Jet and 123 distributor. When I first got the car, it was running great. It has since developed an intermittent stutter/bucking. It occurs most commonly around 3000 RPM when cruising, but once it happens, it continues when applying throttle. It doesn't usually occur until the engine has warmed up - the first several minutes of the drive are usually good.
I replaced the throttle sensor board which did not solve the problem. I disconnected the throttle sensor, and the problem is still present. I replaced the fuel injection harnesss which did not help. The fuel injectors are all new with the engine rebuild, but cylinder 3 injector stopped firing a few months ago, and I replaced it with a new one. I'm at a loss as to where to go next. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Jason |
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| GulfRacer |
Nov 1 2025, 12:08 PM
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 19-April 25 From: NJ Member No.: 28,724 Region Association: North East States |
I still haven't sorted this problem out, and since the original post, the problem has become more consistent which at least makes it a little easier to troubleshoot. The problem no longer seems to be heat related or at a specific RPM, and the car is pretty much undrivable now.
Since the last post, I replaced the ignition wiring harness and redid the spade connectors on the 123 distributor to the coil. I replaced the distributor cap (carbon center piece worn away) and rotor. I replaced the CHT sensor. I think as a separate issue last week, the fuel pump wouldn't come on, and I traced that to a bad relay board. I was hoping maybe that was the problem for the poor running. A borrowed relay board allowed me to get the car started, but the rough running (and backfiring) is still there. Fuel pressure remains steady at 28-29. MPS holds vacuum. I've disconnected each fuel injector, one at a time, and idle drops like you'd expect. Rough running persists when firing on 3 cylinders. Plug wires all look fine and firmly attached. All ground connections are good Any other suggestions. Remaining possibilities that I can think of are a bad ECU or bad 123 distributor. What am I missing? |
GulfRacer Engine Stuttering Sep 20 2025, 01:48 PM
Dave_Darling Wiggle all of the wiring in the engine bay while t... Sep 20 2025, 03:07 PM
emerygt350 Interesting. That is a spot where a lean miss is ... Sep 20 2025, 04:06 PM
Olympic 914 I was having a similar problem
On mine it was an ... Sep 20 2025, 05:21 PM
Lockwodo Would a faulty MPS cause the lean condition and mi... Sep 20 2025, 06:55 PM
emerygt350
Would a faulty MPS cause the lean condition and m... Sep 21 2025, 07:47 AM
emerygt350
Would a faulty MPS cause the lean condition and ... Sep 21 2025, 07:48 AM
GulfRacer
[quote name='emerygt350' post='3225097' date='Sep... Sep 21 2025, 11:37 AM
cgnj I'm thinking ignition coil. Sits on the tin ab... Sep 23 2025, 12:15 AM
Lockwodo Or perhaps a dodgy ground connection? Sep 23 2025, 09:59 AM
JP101 Thanks for additional suggestions. Coil may make s... Sep 23 2025, 08:22 PM
Ishley Do you have a Bluetooth 123+? If you do you can c... Nov 1 2025, 03:18 PM
emerygt350 I would try replacing the coil and verify it is wi... Nov 2 2025, 06:52 AM
GulfRacer I have some additional information. Thank you for... Nov 2 2025, 10:58 AM
Lockwodo It does seem like the trigger point pulse from the... Nov 2 2025, 11:20 AM
GulfRacer
It does seem like the trigger point pulse from th... Nov 2 2025, 11:23 AM
emerygt350 I wonder if this could be one of those rare times ... Nov 2 2025, 11:32 AM
GulfRacer
I wonder if this could be one of those rare times... Nov 2 2025, 11:37 AM
emerygt350
I wonder if this could be one of those rare time... Nov 2 2025, 07:42 PM
Ishley I’m wondering if you should check the spray patt... Nov 2 2025, 02:45 PM
GulfRacer
I’m wondering if you should check the spray pat... Nov 2 2025, 04:24 PM![]() ![]() |
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