biffanyus Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Well got my new(used) 82 brat from my mechanic the other day. Had the brakes(all around) done, new rear shocks, new front struts and a new fuel pump put on it. Also put new tires on it today. Drove it today back and forth from work, about 15 miles each way. Well, while on the highway for about 10 min it starts hesitating like its not getting gas just here and there. Drops my speed from 60 to like 40. Whats up with that? I get off the highway and while driving slower it dosent seem to do it. Im afraid Ill be stranded the next time I go to work. I dont get it.:cornfuzz: My batterry light kinda flickers on and off though. Should I replace it? Im also putting on a new dist cap and wires tomorrow. Could these things cuase this hesitation?:madder: Anyone else have this problem? It seems like it just decides that its not getting gas and wont excellerate. HELP!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Try an alternator for the battery light and a fuel filter. If you haven't replaced the gas tank yet do that too. You might have rust clogging up the fuel filters. Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 also try running some SeaFoam through the gas tank. I had similar issues with my first 86 Brat. would sputter and slow down on the highway. whole fuel system and intake needed a good cleaning with the SeaFoam, and it worked great after that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffanyus Posted September 25, 2003 Author Share Posted September 25, 2003 Thanks guys. Ill try that seafoam stuff tomorrow. Can you get it from an autoparts store? Hey Mick, Im looking for another 13 in. mag wheel for my 82. The one I sent you pics for. When they put on the new tires today they found a crack in one. You have a spare one around. Also need 3 of the bolt like center caps for them and front mudflaps for the 82 brat. Can you help? Thanks........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 I don't have any of that stuff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffanyus Posted September 27, 2003 Author Share Posted September 27, 2003 Well I finally had the gas tank change. Runs sweet now. Thanks Shawn. It worked great:clap: Im a happy camper now. Next step, get my 80 Brat running better again. I think Charlie Brown once said it best; UUUHHGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:temper: Thanks for everyones help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Cool, good luck with the 80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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