85 Brat Dies on hills

[toohey.michael]

So my 85 Brat is a champ, not at all bummed on how the old girl is running at the moment however... I do understand that at 62 hp there aint a whole lotta power to push out to the wheels and she certainly wasn't built for speed!! I am concerned though, on hills if I keep my foot on the accelerator she bogs way down and threatens to die out on me, soon as I release the accelerator a touch she picks right back up and goes!! Is this just a side effect of having very low power, or am I having other issues within the motor keeping me from performing at her best? To address this issue so far I have done:

- Spark Plugs

- Alternator

- Battery

- Fresh Oil

- Sea Foam fuel treatment

- Air Filter

I feel pretty confident that all of my electrical is tight, but now I believe I am having fuel delivery issues. My next step is replacing all fuel lines, fuel filters and cleaning the carb. If you have any suggestions or similar experience I would love to hear about it. Thanks!!

[jonas]

Same thing on my '84 wagon. Replaced fuel filters and all was good.

[elcaminokurt]

You may want to check your cat converter. It may be plugged up, which can cause similar symptoms to yours.

Kurt

[naru]

99% plugged filters

1% weak fuel pump

[toohey.michael]

Awesome thanks! I am also having some idling issues, thinking that all of the problems I am having are linked to this fuel filter dilemma, I will check the pump as well as the lines. Thank you for the quick feedback!!