Leaky fuel line -Studder?

[BuzzStPoint]

Got my '70 55hp running and sealed up.

I fired it up in a barrel and is starts and seems to run good.
I noticed that when it hit the throttle right on the carb is revs fine.
But If I move the shift lever so i can move the lever the throttle control will move. the idle does increase, but it will shudder and sounds like it missing, until the throttle is at least 1/2 way then it smooths out.

I want to take the flywheel off to check the points, but I'm having a heck of a time trying to remove it.


Also wondering if leaky fuel line would cause this?
I just pushed the fuel line on and didn't have any hose clamps to get them tight.

 

[jaybirddog11]

Re: Leaky fuel line -Studder?

To remove the flywheel you need a harmonic balancer puller, $14 at Harbor Freight. I would put a hose clamp on your fuel line a see if it fixes your issue. It could be sucking air or something and messing up your fuel delivery.

 

[BuzzStPoint]

Re: Leaky fuel line -Studder?

No harbor freight around here.
I'm going to try autozone to see if they have a large puller.

I have a Harmonic balancer puller, but it's not big enough to reach the holes to bolt it in.