Hesitation going uphill

[Gar]

Took my van out for a camping trip at the weekend. Drove fine for about and hour without any trouble and then once we hit a hill she starts to hestitate if thats the right word. Feels like driving through a puddle even though the road is dry. Once we hit a flat or driving down hill is fine just till the next incline when the hesitation starts again. Any ideas or advice where to look would be appreciated. :roll:

 

[Johnny69]

What gear are you going up the hill in?

Depending on your motor if its really steep you'll need to be dropping down the box to get up it - mine certainly slows down on hills although its okay in fourth on longer inclines

 

[Gar]

I don't think its an issue with the gears as the van goes fine uphill for around an hour and then after that well maybe hesitation might not be the word . The van seem to be a bit "jerky" going up an incline if you know what I mean.

 

[Bundy]

Hi, highly unlikely unless the hill is very steep...but how much fuel is in the tank? Possible fuel starvation? I know mine 'hickups' if you go up a steep hill or take a right hander quickly when the tank is below quarter full...
Cheers
Al

 

[junkyardjim]

Have you checked your points gap / timing?

Have you checked your coil?

I have had similar issues in the past with miss/hesitation at about 30 ish in third going up hills

Firstly the points gap kept closing up due to a worn points screw thread

and secondly with the coil breaking down after half an hour or so driving

 

[Gar]

Cheers for the advice and now have an idea where to look. Thanks.