RE: [Chrysler300] Melissa's long day.

["John Mc Adams" <clafong@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brandt:

 

The fuel sputtering could also be due to a worn (shortened) fuel pump
actuating rod.  Most everyone I know carries an extra rod in their onboard
parts box especially if you are taking a long trip.  If you take the rod out
look that both ends of the rod have a radiused edge on them.  If one end is
worn flat, replace it.

 

This is probably NOT your problem as the engine has just been rebuilt but
something to keep in the back of your mind for future trouble shooting.

 

Good luck,

 

Big John Mc Adams

(In SoCal)

 

 

 

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From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Brandt Jimerson
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 12:49 AM
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Chrysler300] Melissa's long day.

 

  

Hello to everyone in 300sville again!
 
It's been a long day with my G. First, I got her oil changed at 800 'mile
mark' after fresh engine rebuild which is FANTASTIC by the way!! At the same
token though, next, I got the tires rotated at Discount Tire here in
Escondido (about 12 miles from me) and she STILL pulls to right. I even
deflated the left front tire down to 35 psi (I like to run all at 40, for
even nimbler performance). She was running hot too at 225 degrees F. but we
FINALLY got some actual heat here today in Valley Center, Ca.  Is 225
degrees near sending unit too hot!? Also, she's not idling right. Her dwell
is correct at about 36 degrees but the points are starting to not open up
enough perhaps? To boot, my next problem today was running out of gas? Or
did I run out of gass!!?? When I tried to leave Discount, It wouldn't start.
I removed BOTH air cleaners. ALL 4 'secondary jets' (2 in each carb), sure
enough were NOT shooting fuel out (when operating the linkage by hand). I
hope it's not my accelerator pump(s).   .... Now, did she run out of gas!?
At this point, I get back in car but fuel gauge reads 1/3 way full. Should I
check my fuel sending unit? (I just got one for my '58 Merc...funny).  I
will find out beyond the shadow of a doubt If I siphin back out more than 4
or so gallons because earlier, less than 2 gallons for sure were put in.
Now, if I find out I didn't run out of gas, I'll focus my attention on the
fuel pump because earlier today, I already replaced the fuel filter. Also,
with fuel pump removed, I had somebody observe my now open hose coming off
of pump while I cranked motor. At first, nothing, then they were little
sputters but hard to say if normal because more rpms are necessary (running
engine)) to make it 'sputter' to what would be considered normal. Any other
methods for checking if a fuel pump is working or not? If all that goes
well, then I have blockage and/or dirt in both carbs because
remember, all 4 jets weren't working. 
 Well.......We finally primed the carbs one last time and she fired right up
and I got her back in my garage. Based on all my info, is it more than
likely that there's blockage in my carbs/accelerator pump(s) because of
dirt? It's the last piece of the puzzle if it did NOT run out of gas!
 Finally, yes, she still pulls to the right and it's more imparitive than
ever that it's due to the accident that Melissa was in perhaps decades ago..
To make an even longer story shorter, she's going to stay in garage for
awhile because of, yes.... $. 
.........Hope your all doing great!
 
300ly (& still sincere), Brandt & Family.
300G,
So. Calif. 

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