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Sputtering?

Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:39 pm
by jbarnish
My 1970 1600 just started sputtering while giving it throttle? Any ideas?

Re: Sputtering?

Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 7:08 am
by keith0alan
Check the oil in the carbs

Re: Sputtering?

Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 2:14 pm
by Gregs672000
Could be a million things... gonna need more info. Occurs under what sepcific conditions? Last time it was tuned? State of the fuel filter? Screens in the fuel fittings dirty or float issues? Carb oil level and Type? I'd listen to Keith and check carb oil first.

Re: Sputtering?

Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:29 pm
by jbarnish
mechanic is going to try and adjust settings but said a rebuild will most likely be in order. any ideas on where i can procure one?