Re: bad acceleration

["Doyt W. Echelberger" <Doyt@NWOhio.com>]

I'd start by checking the air filter, which took the dust out of many many
cubic feet of dusty combustion air. That filter might be heavily loaded
with dust, and reluctant to let any more air through.  Don't know why it
should be limited to first gear.

Doyt Echelberger
 
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You wrote:
>This past weekend I drove approx. 60 miles on dirty, dry,dusty,gravelly road
>at an average speed of probably 65 mph. ... now, everything still is fine,
>except in 1st gear ... it seems to have lost power or something, the engine
>somewhat "weens" i believe I've gotten something dirty that shouldn't be
and I
>have no idea where to start..... anyone? Please help I have to actually be
>careful when driving it now......
>
>thanks, Bob         Cyclepimp@aol.com

>86.5 coupe GT
>Columbia, SC
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