Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

[sgwilson904]

Sorry for the brief delay. Something "more important" than my Model A problem came up. I know, how can that be, you ask?

Back to take a long test drive tomorrow. I haven't forgotten my promise to keep you all posted.

[sgwilson904]

FOLLOW-UP/UPDATE:

Mid-range drive showed no recurrence of this problem but will need to go farther to be sure.

Also, before the latest test drive a "tractor-like" chugging sound along with some louder air sucking noises developed from the engine which appeared to be a blown manifold gasket. We removed the manifold and found that the fiber-style gasket (installed not that long ago when the engine was changed) was in pretty bad shape. We guessed this was used instead of the better metal gasket because the cheaper type come in the kit? Anyway, metal gasket has now solved these problems which we noticed AFTER the primary trouble, so it's not likely THAT was the cause of the sputtering/won't-go problem.

Won't be able to update again for a few days but will not forget my promises to keep you posted so hopefully all will know what WAS the problem, those of you with similar troubles can try THAT fix...and somebody will get the prize they deserve.

[Fred K-OR]

Originally Posted by sgwilson904

FOLLOW-UP/UPDATE:

Mid-range drive showed no recurrence of this problem but will need to go farther to be sure.

Also, before the latest test drive a "tractor-like" chugging sound along with some louder air sucking noises developed from the engine which appeared to be a blown manifold gasket. We removed the manifold and found that the fiber-style gasket (installed not that long ago when the engine was changed) was in pretty bad shape. We guessed this was used instead of the better metal gasket because the cheaper type come in the kit? Anyway, metal gasket has now solved these problems which we noticed AFTER the primary trouble, so it's not likely THAT was the cause of the sputtering/won't-go problem.

Won't be able to update again for a few days but will not forget my promises to keep you posted so hopefully all will know what WAS the problem, those of you with similar troubles can try THAT fix...and somebody will get the prize they deserve.

Did you check for "flatness" of the manifold? I understand that sometimes you need to mill down the manifold to assure it is not warped or not flat. Just a comment I have read so I am no expert on this subject.