Engine Stalling

[Joe/Ct]

This is a problem that I don't see being reported. While driving down the road, this has to do with the engine stalling when I put on the foot break. With the engine idling high rpm, there is no effect. When the rpms are near 600, the engine will stall when I put on the breaks. The stalling occurs for both clutch fully depressed or the tranny in neutral.

[Bob C]

Check for a high current draw or short in the brake lights.

Bob

[Nabco]

I was told that it had to do with the float level (I think that is the correct term) in the carburetor, my car would stall out every time I came to a stop unless I increased the throttle lever.

I had a couple other issues with my carb so I replaced it with a rebuilt from Berts, now I can drive with the throttle level all the way up with no stalls.

[Mitch//pa]

float level is common

[Patrick L.]

Originally Posted by Joe/Ct

This is a problem that I don't see being reported. While driving down the road, this has to do with the engine stalling when I put on the foot break. With the engine idling high rpm, there is no effect. When the rpms are near 600, the engine will stall when I put on the breaks. The stalling occurs for both clutch fully depressed or the tranny in neutral.

I'm a little confused [ normal]. It only stalls while moving ? If sitting still, it doesn't ?

[1931 flamingo]

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Is it possible the brake pedal is contacting the battery cable??
Paul in CT

[larrys40]

Joe,
As Mitch said it's common that a low float level can cause that issue.... which I believe is probably the issue. If you truly want to isolate any other electrical issue other than the primary ignition circuit disconnect the light harness from the generator and then try it again... that removes the light switch and tailights out of the picture. It is common that some light switch assemblies can cause issues when in use.

set your float to 5/8 when inverted ( float level in appearance) .
Best of luck.. let us know what cures the problem. Check all battery cables, electrical connections, etc. Poor battery cable connections that move when the brake pedal is applied also cause issues. Ensure no shorts are occuring.

Larry Shepard

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

In the Rex rehous (sp) carb book he likes to lower the level to prevent this.

[JD 1931]

Two things I find when this occurs:

1. float level

2. idle jet blockage by dirt or debree



other things but I find these to be most common

[Synchro909]

I had this problem at one stage. It was caused by a leak in the inlet manifold. Try checking that by spraying Aerostart or similar (known here as "Start Ya Bastard") around the inlet manifold gasket while the motor is idling and listen for a change.

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by Synchro909

I had this problem at one stage. It was caused by a leak in the inlet manifold. Try checking that by spraying Aerostart or similar (known here as "Start Ya Bastard") around the inlet manifold gasket while the motor is idling and listen for a change.

That's funny
I guess that's your version of starting fluid

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

That's funny
I guess that's your version of starting fluid

Mitch, here we go again with different terminology between our two countries. Aerostart is an aerosol can of volatile liquid including ether to get the bastard started.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

I once bought a CASE of Chevron spray carb cleaner, BUT, an engine WOULDN'T RUN ON IT!--USELESS as TITS on a CHICKEN. (chuckle, here)
Bill W.

[Joe/Ct]

Originally Posted by Patrick L.

I'm a little confused [ normal]. It only stalls while moving ? If sitting still, it doesn't ?

Correct. This occurs only when moving and stopping.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Joe/Ct

Correct. This occurs only when moving and stopping.

That's why the Zenith for the Model B was redesigned.
Bill W.

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

That's why the Zenith for the Model B was redesigned.
Bill W.

what all was changed? dont they utilize a float spring?

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

LOTS of things were changed, Mitch,
Even the float is sideways, so it doesn't BOB like a cork, I "think" they have a power valve of sorts, even. Find exploded views of each & you'll see how different they are.
Dad Fart

[mshmodela]

Originally Posted by Synchro909

I had this problem at one stage. It was caused by a leak in the inlet manifold. Try checking that by spraying Aerostart or similar (known here as "Start Ya Bastard") around the inlet manifold gasket while the motor is idling and listen for a change.

Thanks, has to laugh, will have to pick up a can of "Start Ya Bastard"

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by Synchro909

I had this problem at one stage. It was caused by a leak in the inlet manifold. Try checking that by spraying Aerostart or similar (known here as "Start Ya Bastard") around the inlet manifold gasket while the motor is idling and listen for a change.

You can do the same thing with an unlit propane torch. Just don't do it inside the garage.

[Patrick L.]

Originally Posted by Joe/Ct

Correct. This occurs only when moving and stopping.

OK, then if you think everything you can look at is OK then I agree with the others that it is generally a float height issue.