POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)

CHECK THESE FIRST:

1. CLOGGED CARBURETOR FUEL PASSAGES
Clean carburetor fuel passages.

2. INCORRECT CARBURETOR FLOAT SETTING
Have carburetor float level professionally adjusted.

3. WORN DISTRIBUTOR CAP OR ROTOR
Replace distributor cap or rotor.

4. DAMP, FAULTY OR MISROUTED SPARK PLUG WIRES
Dry or replace spark plug wires. Check routing and correct if necessary.

5. CLOGGED AIR FILTER CLEANER
Replace air cleaner filter.

CHECK THESE NEXT:

6.CLOGGED FUEL FILTER
Replace fuel filter.

7. WORN CARBURETOR FLOAT NEEDLES
Have carburetor float needles professionally replaced.

8. FAULTY IGNITION CONTROL UNIT, IGNITION COIL, OR RESISTOR WIRE
Have ignition control unit, ignition coil, or resistor wire professionally replaced.

9. INCORRECT VALVE LASH ON MECHANICAL LIFTERS
Have valve lash on mechanical lifters professionally adjusted.

10. LOOSE BATTERY ELECTRICAL GROUND
Have electrical ground professionally serviced.

CHECK THESE LAST:

11. MALADJUSTED CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED/MIXTURE
Have carburetor idle speed or idle mixture professionally adjusted.

12. LEAKING CARBURETOR GASKET OR INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET
Have carburetor gasket or intake manifold gasket professionally replaced.

13. CLOGGED FUEL LINE
Have fuel line professionally serviced.

14. CARBURETOR THROTTLE VALVES STUCK OPEN
Have carburetor throttle valves professionally repaired.