Is it starving for air?

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Dec 2002, 8:07 pm

#16771

I had one of those mushrom air filters in the garage which was missing the element so I some foam to size but now @ around 2800 rpms and under pressure, the engine just dies (loses all power). If I easy my foot of the accelator, it pulls again. Is it because the foam is too dense and not letting enough air through when needed?
Thanks
Raf

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Dec 2002, 8:57 pm

#16803

Raf , take the foam out and see if it still does it.
If the foam was restricting it that badly it would probably suck it down the carbie.

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Dec 2002, 7:50 am

#16901

Took the foam out last night. Worked OK this morning. Gotta get the right filter then

70AutoStik Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Dec 2002, 6:18 pm

#17436

You can actually buy air filter foam, but you end up with more than you need (I still have about a square metre left from some I bought about 8 years ago, but it's starting to break up now...)