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CARBURETOR Adjusting
« on: September 28, 2007, 09:17:53 am »
Hi, Well, I took the carb off yesterday and took it apart again  m-d  and could not find anything wrong, check all the diaphrams, and accelerator pump spring.  I used some brake cleaner and sprayed some though the passages to make sure nothing was blocked and all of them seemed OK. When I put it back on the car I left the top off and filled the bowl with fresh gas. I put it back together and got it to start with a bit o starting fluid.  When it stopped I looked and now I see gas dripping down when I move the throttle  :icon_cheers:  So I got it to run, and do the 5 minute smoke filled break in.  BO**

I did notice that if I let off the throttle it dies, if I press the throttle it dies, so if I do anything other than run it ay 2500 to 3000 rpm's it dies... I move any of the adjustment screws it dies...  didn't I tell you guys a long time ago I really hate messing with carbs....  .///


Anyway it is a step in the right direction, I will be doing the 10 minute run today, and with any luck I can get back to it on Tuesday. My weekend is busy with the little one. And she will be bummed that I am not picking her up in the "cool car"


Oh, Monday  I will not be at the meeting sorry :icon_cry:...  I start my Yoga classes I1t on Monday.
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Re: CARBURETOR Adjusting
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2007, 12:42:37 pm »
It sounds like something very simple that your over lQQking. If your off tuesday I'll stop over and take a look shocked if you want.
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Re: CARBURETOR Adjusting
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2007, 01:56:44 pm »
Quote from: 6d4vdub (jack) on September 28, 2007, 12:42:37 pm
If your off tuesday I'll stop over and take a look shocked if you want.
I would love that #@$  I will take a half day and be home by noon unless the morning is better for U...   At lunch today I tried to start the engine just to see, and I could not get it started... It cranked and cranked, but never turned over.  m-d &m& m-d

I am starting to wonder if the gas might be bad????? it was only sitting for 6 months, and I mixed in a gallon of fresh. 

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Re: CARBURETOR Adjusting
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2007, 02:42:31 pm »
Afternoon is ok, give me a call when you leave work and I''ll start up to your place.
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Re: CARBURETOR Adjusting
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2007, 04:43:43 pm »
Jack, make sure he has the plug in on the side of the carb! T1
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Re: CARBURETOR Adjusting
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2007, 05:15:50 pm »
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Re: CARBURETOR Adjusting
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2007, 06:42:26 pm »


John, I'm not going to say it. I have control.
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Re: CARBURETOR Adjusting
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2007, 09:31:29 am »
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Re: CARBURETOR Adjusting
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2007, 01:46:35 pm »
Jack,
     Hey, I am set for tomorrow, I will be leaving the office tomorrow at noon... Tonight when I get home from class I am goint to drain the gastank, and replace the fuel filter and add fresh gas to the tank and replace the gas in the carb as well.  I tried to get her running yesterday when I got home from the museum with the kiddo, I poured a touch of fresh gas down the carb and it ran great for about 30 secoinds then started sputtering and then quit. So I figure it cant hurs to do what I am going to do.   

Also  I had some phone issues a few weeks ago and lost a bunch of phone numbers, yours included, please send it to my email luvgroovesalad@yahoo.com


thanks,
marc


PS and yes the wire to the fuel cut off switch is connected, and I hear the click.... thank you john  &m&  T1, i am a bit sharper than a bowling ball..............  :icon_geek:
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Re: CARBURETOR Adjusting
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2007, 09:26:10 am »
Well good and bad news, Jack came over to give me a hand with the carb. (The good news)  :icon_cheers: So, he got there before I got home, and had the problem figured out before I got home... (The Bad news)  &m& It looks like my dizzy is toast d-s m-d2 d-s...  So it looks like i wont have my bug ready for the drive in. :icon_cry:...  I have my parts on order, but bugstuff did not have it in stock... So I'll be with out my baby for a bit longer...

marc stoned#
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Re: CARBURETOR Adjusting
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2007, 12:05:55 pm »
That sucks
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Re: CARBURETOR Adjusting
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2007, 03:26:46 pm »
I know the feeling

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Re: CARBURETOR Adjusting
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2007, 09:43:56 am »
Quote from: 6T5 square on October 03, 2007, 12:05:55 pm
That sucks

Yep it does... Better to know now than to be broken down on the side of the road...   I1t
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Re: CARBURETOR Adjusting
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2007, 12:25:29 pm »
Quote from: luvgroovesalad on October 03, 2007, 09:26:10 am
It looks like my dizzy is toast d-s m-d2 d-s...  marc

what a bummer Marc

If I knew a day or so ago, I could have mailed you a distrib. (inusred!)  to borrow until you got a new one.I have a few extras. You would prob get it in a day or 2

Sorry Buddy!



Quote from: luvgroovesalad on October 03, 2007, 09:26:10 am
(Jack )  got there before I got home,
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Do you still have all your tools?


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Re: CARBURETOR Adjusting
« Reply #14 on: October 04, 2007, 01:19:32 pm »
Quote from: matt on October 04, 2007, 12:25:29 pm

Do you still have all your tools?


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