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rivcokid · 06-04-2026, 08:12 AM

Good morning all. Well, I took the 31 roadster to the club meeting last night. All was fine until about halfway home it started to buck. By the time I got to my street, it was pretty severe. There was little power when I pressed the accelerator, but I did manage to get it home. I noticed that when it was not in gear, the engine seemed to sound ok, but once under load, the bucking started again. When it was severe, it was in 3rd gear.

About a week ago, I tried to remove the distributor but couldn't because of the ignition cable clamp. So, I replaced the points while the distributor was on the car. I have not checked them since but haven't driven much.

I noticed on older posts people mentioned points and carb. I haven't touched the carb in many months but I did smell some gas last night driving home.

Do you think it may still be either points or carb, or is this a much larger issue?

Thanks as always!

06-04-2026, 08:12 AM	#1
rivcokid Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 226	Severe bucking coming home Good morning all. Well, I took the 31 roadster to the club meeting last night. All was fine until about halfway home it started to buck. By the time I got to my street, it was pretty severe. There was little power when I pressed the accelerator, but I did manage to get it home. I noticed that when it was not in gear, the engine seemed to sound ok, but once under load, the bucking started again. When it was severe, it was in 3rd gear. About a week ago, I tried to remove the distributor but couldn't because of the ignition cable clamp. So, I replaced the points while the distributor was on the car. I have not checked them since but haven't driven much. I noticed on older posts people mentioned points and carb. I haven't touched the carb in many months but I did smell some gas last night driving home. Do you think it may still be either points or carb, or is this a much larger issue? Thanks as always!