When was the last time U did a Dell or Weber rebuild

[modok]

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[nextgen]

Jeffery that was a great help, thanks.

Modok, you are right, have done this on other T-4's. Remember for my Cali Conversion I use the 36hp fanhousing without heater outlets. Much more room and the T-4 case is not as wide as T-1.

Also went from beautiful 914 Tall Aluminum Manifolds to the ugly cast iron lower manifolds.

A bit tight but can get at every thing, Idle Screws, Accell pump, etc

Not a full overall but can always go to a full stage if needed if this does not resolve my problem.
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[Clatter]

I just took apart a set of Kadrons that were sitting on the shelf for a few years,
And very little miles beforehand, when they were rebuilt.

The accel pump diaphragms were both torn.

I'll chalk it up to things in the gas now that nobody could ever guess.

Remember that fuel nowadays eats rubber..

Carbs need babysitting,
like the roses need the rain,
or the poet the pain.
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[Type 5 Joe]

I don't understand why you wouldn't just remove them and do it the right way.

How else could you ever clean them?... And clean is what its all about.
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[modok]

Because, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Just want to go IN there, replace what needs to be replaced, and get out.
It's not a bad plan, but, yeah I'm not sure if it's gonna work. Take the top cover off, the old gasket might flake to bits. Then what? or, maybe it won't.
only one way to know....

[Type 5 Joe]

Like the guy with the Red Manx / IDF Webers on here... I did a crappy job and it still doesn't run right....

Got any Ideas?
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[modok]

So, what I'm hearing is... you can't do it, so you think it's impossible.
Well, I can do it, so I think it's possible

[Type 5 Joe]

What I'm saying its alot easier to do it right the 1st time.

You even admit your not sure it will work

I'm not sure what your hearing.
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[modok]

Two ways to push the limits of what is possible
-not knowing better
-somebody pays you to try

But yeah, if he gets half done a and a bird poops overhead....
or screw falls in, ect, then I guess it didn't work

[Type 5 Joe]

I have hacked stuff when I was younger... Call it experimentation I guess.

I would just have to agree with Glen on here... His engine isn't that old. I remember when he installed it and swapped to Weber IDA's from his Dellortos....

He just sent them to Blackline because he probably feels he doesn't want to screw around. I would imagine he expects them to come back clean and ready to run for another 11 years.

These Dells have been running since the 80's?

C'mon...
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[Scott SD]

Reviving this thread. I just started to rebuild a 40 IDF and have a question for all you carb gurus on the process.

Some people say to strip the carb down, but keep the butterflies on the shaft, then soak in carb cleaner. If you do not remove the butterflies, shaft, and bearings how do you apply grease to the shafts and bearings? I prefer not to remove the butterflies because I feel like I am tweeking the shaft when removing the screws.

Thanks

[Dale M.]

Bearings are accessible from outside once all the arms and lever are off.... Older ones had open (exposed) bearings with rubber or plastic shields (I believe), new ones have sealed or shielded bearing ....

All I ever had to do is pull top plate and all the jets and squirt carb cleaner through all the passages followed by compressed air, verify floats and reassemble and adjust....

Dale
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[Ebel]

I Usually use something like a dental pick or machinists scribe. Just need to be careful. And try starting at an area that looks the best. You can buy new seals for a lot of bearings but I’m not sure about that particular size. I also usually sharpen the point on tools like that as needed. You want to get under it at the edge. Sometimes a sewing needle can be useful. Some have a nice tip and hardened so they don’t bend

[nextgen]

Glenn and Modok and esde,

Man I am just moving along like a rocket, ok 3 wheeler, ok so a freaking snail.

Serious on my car I have to remove 2 side sheet metals pieces, one on each side to get at the manifold nuts. I used nutserts instead of nuts, figuring the screws would screw in and out . NO problem, wrong they spun and had to use vice grips on 3 and a bolt cutter on the third, hey, got them off. Yip some blood.

THe car is on blocks sprayed the manifold nuts with penetrating fluid. Ready to remove them and figured when I remove them and send them out for rebuild, which can take a month or more to get back. I better figure a way to keep manifolds sealed to prevent water from getting in. That was 2 weeks ago and the manifold nuts are sill on due to Snow and freaking Cold --4 f today.

So tape won"t stick in this cold, Hmm maybe plastic bags, or maybe special plates I can drill and fit on the manifold studs, etc.

Modok do you see ball joints all over again.
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[Type 5 Joe]

So you decided against restoring your carbs on the vehicle?


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Type 5 Joe,
Yes I decided not to do the equivalent of brain surgery on my carbs with them on the car.

Years ago the carbs were not so old and after going on Youtube and seeing a few real rebuilds. I figured I may has well have guy that has been doing it for years with a great reputation.

The kit has O rings and parts that I know when I finish will be left over.
My carbs have Jet Doctors, that use the lead ball to plug holes. Don't even remember were they were, they could have popped out for all I know..

Over the phone I was diagnosed with the Dellorto Drip, My bug has the same problem ( A joke ). Serious it was . You pay for experience.

Thanks for asking.
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[Type 5 Joe]

Joe of the East...

I was just yanking your chain... LOL

Glad you made (what I consider) the wise decision.

I was just surprised at the responses I got on here for suggesting that in the 1st place.

Hope it Purrrs when you get it back together.
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