Another accelleration problem

[gregb]

I've had a '92 CC DS for about a month and a half now and it started out pretty much original except for a rear flip seat. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the starter ran but the engine hesitated. Once the engine fired, it ran fine. I replaced the spark plug but didn't seem to make any difference. A couple weeks ago I installed a power spring (getting ready for a new lift, tires, and wheels). I took off across the yard and as soon as I reached top speed it died off and then took off again. It just surged like that from then on. Now, maybe that was happening a bit before the change but I noticed it more since the new spring was installed. Over the weekend I installed the 6" A Arm LONG TRAVEL from All Sports, 10" steel wheels, and 22" tires. And by the way, I really like the lift and it was easier to install than I had imagined. Anyway, I cleaned the carb. Took the gas lines loose at the pump; plenty of gas being pumped, at the carb; good flow there, too. The linkage seems to be in place. I don't know what to look for next. There is now slow take off. Your either going all out or not moving.

Greg

 

[HotRodCarts]

Look in the throat of the carburetor and check that the butterfly is opening and closing like it should when you press the throttle, or if the butterfly is gone.

 

[gregb]

Thanks Hotrod, I checked and the butterfly works open to about 3/4 closed, I guess. I can depress the accelerator 1/3 to 1/2 the way down before I see any movement of the butterfly, and the plastic quarter round piece inside the electrical box rotates its full length before the engine starts. From this point to fully depressed pedal there is no change in rpm but the engine runs, full open and surging. I pulled the air hose from the breather and could adjust how much air I let thru with my hand and could get the engine to run smooth but not at full throttle but I'd guess close.

What is the linkage behind the starter/generator?