New guy with US '78 - Fuel gauge question

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05-18-2017, 03:19 PM

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2) There is an occasional bucking or hesitation on light acceleration, most noticeable from idle, and at slow speeds (1st, 2nd and reverse). It also can be barely felt at highway speeds when feathering the accelerator. It accelerates great at WOT at any speed. Fuel pressures were fine last I checked. Any suggestions where to look?

I have a 79. My low rpm bucking turned out to be my mixture. I was running too lean. Still fine tuning it but I am curious what you discover on yours.

very nice car!!! Enjoy!!

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05-18-2017, 07:32 PM

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I did use an eraser on the copper on the mylar - you wont get an eraser into the hood contacts.

jp 83 Euro S AT 57k

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05-18-2017, 10:02 PM

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Hey thanks. I was planning to replace it with something equally classy and understated, like this

Here are a few more pictures

Great looking car, you have a very nice example. Looking forward to following along on its new life.

And yes...that it the same model radio that all of the cool 78 owners use...which truth be told...all 78 owners are the coolest.

As far as the running issue goes...haven't read all of the replies...but ground terminals would be a place i'd spend some time with.

Good luck,

Brian.

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