'73 145 HELP!!!!

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Highland Spur, Sep 28, 2003.

  1. I picked up this car from the original owner in perfect condition. It only
    has 125k miles on it. I love it. But it's crippled right now, I can only
    start it if I floor the gas. I also have to keep my foot on the gas to keep
    it going, once I let off ... it chokes and dies. I was told it might be the
    fuel filter, I replaced that ... it worked for a day or two, and then
    continued to choke out. So my guess is the fuel pump needs to be replaced.
    I hope theres somebody here who has dealt with this sort of problem before.
    I desparately seek any help anyone can offer. Thanks.

    Bob
    Duluth, MN
     
    Highland Spur, Sep 28, 2003
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    Gary Heston Guest

    Which engine do you have in your 145? Should be either a B20B or a B20F,
    if they followed my '72 options.,,


    Gary
     
    Gary Heston, Sep 28, 2003
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    Gunner Guest

    Suggest you change the grease in the distributor. Some original greases
    took on water and let it out in cold weather. It is cheap way to be sure.
    Sorry it is not your problem but I needed to get the info out.

    G
     
    Gunner, Sep 28, 2003
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    volvowrench Guest

    The vacuum transducer on the right front fender is the manifold pressure
    sensor. When the slug inside gets stuck the signal is no longer valid
    and the "computer" runs the engine full rich. Disconnecting the hose from
    the manifold will allow the engine to run, albeit with high idle and no
    load control, to prove hat the sensor has failed.

    Bob
     
    volvowrench, Sep 29, 2003
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