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Subject:Re: 1.9l Wasserboxer stumble...
From:Bob Donalds
Date:Mon, 14 Feb 2000 08:46:37 -0500

Christian Iversen wrote:
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> I own a '85 'Sporter Dbl.cab pickup with a 1.9l 78hp (code DG) engine. I live in Norway, Europe, so it's an Euro-spec vehicle. The engine is carb'ed, and it has an xtremely annoing off idle stumble - Noticable when cold (under choke) and irritating when hot! I don't know how many times I have stalled the engine trying to accelerate from a full stop. Any suggestions?
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> All ignition components are new (cap, rotor, wires, plugs), The airfilter is new, the ignition is right (5deg. BTDC), etc.
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> Help!
Christian
all carb engines need a preheater for the air intake in the cold weather
to help the fuel atomize or the engine runs as you discribe
Bob Donalds
http://www.bostonengine.com

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