redbarron77 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I'm thinking I got a tank of bad gas.....but, thought I'd get opinions..... no issues at all until I fill up yesterday, then about 5 miles down the road(highway speeds) start to feel a little bit of loss of power, slight surges in power.....then it actually stalled on me on one take off. Figured it was bad gas, and just have to run it out. Since highway speeds are 70-75, should work out quick, right? Hit the problem this morning, after about 5 miles, same issue..... I'm wondering if it could be the fuel filter too. Opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) If you suspect the gas, I'd dump the fuel into a spare can, and refill with fresh fuel... if it clears up, dump can into bonfire, enjoy... if it doesn't clear up, then start working the fuel filter or other angles... I've had good experiences with seafoam back when I had "surging" issues.... half a can each for 2 fill ups and the issues were gone. Edited August 13, 2013 by magley64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 With a little bit of information you have provided, I would say check your spark. Sounds more like weak spark to me than bad fuel if its not doing it right at start up. I guess something is heating up and causing you problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Check for a bad tank vent. This condition is much more noticeable with a full tank and after a few miles at highway speeds. Just my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anden Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Dirty plug wires. http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=29 Or one of these are broken http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12&products_id=49 Edited August 13, 2013 by Anden 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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