1963 engine stops when accelerator pedal is pressed

[ines]

hello, our bird was in garage for 3 months. we start the engine and when the accelerator pedal is pressed, engine stops immediately. thank all for helping answers.

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[lcboyer]

I had that happen once because the wire coming into the bottom of distributor had a bare spot,. Or, you could ave bad gas

 

[74 Harley]

It's likely that your accelerator pump jets are plugged, or the pump is not working.

 

[rwood]

Accelerator pump in carb maybe

 

[ines]

I had that happen once because the wire coming into the bottom of distributor had a bare spot,. Or, you could ave bad gas

hi Icboyer, thank you for this quick reply?

 

[ines]

Accelerator pump in carb maybe

hello rwood, thank you for your quick reply?

 

[johnstrow]

Try a new accelerator pump diaphragm. About $4.00 and very easy to replace (right on front of carb.). Timing should be around 12 degrees BTDC or more (15 degrees?) also.

 

[ines]

hello johnstrow, this may be helpful. thank you for this hint. as we live in switzerland, it could be a problem to find it, but we`ll try.?