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My 'new' 1975 164E Start Up problems 140-160 1975

posted by  Dirtangel.j on  Wed Apr 20 18:47 CST 2005
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Hi all! I'm proud to be the owner of a rescued brick. A 1975 164E with 93,000 original miles.
I'm new to this particular FI system, so I thought you guys could help.
When I first got her she turned over with some fluttering of the pedal, ran REALLY rough and died as soon as I got her out of the garage.
After a few weeks of waiting for some ignition parts (new plugs, 8mm wires, cap, rotor and new air filter) I turned the key and she fired right up. A little rough at first, then she tuned out and ran smooth.
I shut her off and there was a small backfire, went to the store, bought some Lucas injector lubrication/ cleaner and octane boost.
Now she won't start. The plugs are fouled with gas and carbon, there's a puddle of fuel under the butterfly valve and after a long crank she shot fire.

So, where do I start? She's obviously running rich and killing spark.
Everything under the hood seems to be original.





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