Power shortage
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Question: I have an 82 shark that is lacking in power. I have recently checked the compression on the cylinders and they are fine. Is there a vacuum hose that I’m missing? Any ideas would be very helpful. Thank in advance.
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When I step on the accelerator it takes a moment to respond. I can barely get up my drive way and the car has a hard time even getting up a car ramp.
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Seriously, I don't understand. You say it runs great, but it sounds like it doesn't even drive 3 feet. So what gives? What happens when you blip the throttle? How does it sound - smooth, full sound or hesitant, erratic?
Seriously, I don't understand. You say it runs great, but it sounds like it doesn't even drive 3 feet. So what gives? What happens when you blip the throttle? How does it sound - smooth, full sound or hesitant, erratic?
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You can check for arcing at the plug wires by opening the hood in a pitch-black location and looking for arcs while running. Check the inside of the distributor cap for tracks from arcing. What is the idle speed? Idling over ~800 RPM would indicate a vacuum leak, unless the idle was adjusted downward to compensate for a leak. In that case the problem would be un-metered air and a lean condition, which ought to show on the plugs. Timing is commonly screwed up -- mechanics don't always read the fine print, timing should be checked with the engine at 3000 RPM and the distributor vac line disconnected and capped.
You didn't say whether this car is a euro or US car. The two have very different fuel systems. If you have injectors with electrical connections at each cylinder, it's a US car. If not, it's a euro.
You didn't say whether this car is a euro or US car. The two have very different fuel systems. If you have injectors with electrical connections at each cylinder, it's a US car. If not, it's a euro.