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BNMike
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 Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 10:14 am Post subject: Carb trouble |
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Hi Folks...
Right off the top, I'm not much of a mechanic. Hermann, my Type 181, was running really well with the EMPI carb that came on him. Then...he started acting like he wasn't getting enough fuel. I checked the line, and it was flowing just fine. So, I'm thinking it must be a dirty carb. I don't believe I'm competent to fix it
So...the question is: Somewhere on here I saw information about a good carb repair man, who converts them to the screw-in fuel connection. I've searched using all the terms I can think of, but can't find the thread/address. Can somebody help? Thanks.
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Big Bull Shooter
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 10:44 am Post subject: Re: Carb trouble |
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Tim at Volkzbitz is your guy, but I think he may only work on original carbs(wich you may want to consider).
https://www.volkzbitz.com/
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BNMike
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 11:07 am Post subject: Re: Carb trouble |
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| Big Bull Shooter wrote: |
Tim at Volkzbitz is your guy, but I think he may only work on original carbs(wich you may want to consider).
https://www.volkzbitz.com/ |
Thanks, I'll get ahold of him and see what he says. |
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BNMike
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 11:33 am Post subject: Re: Carb trouble |
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Assuming I have to rebuild the carb myself. How do I tell which re-build kit I need?
I've started to clean it off, but I don't know where to find the model number. Here's a picture, if that helps.
I looked on 'JBugs', and the carb looks like the 34PICT-3 they show.
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Gene Kisner
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: Carb trouble |
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| Before you do anything with the carb you should replace that filthy air filter and then test drive it. That may be your entire problem if it ran properly before. If it can't breathe it won't operate correctly. |
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BNMike
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 2:23 pm Post subject: Re: Carb trouble |
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| Before you do anything with the carb you should replace that filthy air filter and then test drive it. That may be your entire problem if it ran properly before. If it can't breathe it won't operate correctly. |
Hi Gene...
That's a picture as I got the car. I replaced it with a stock air cleaner. It was running fine until it started acting like it wasn't getting gas, last fall.
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Gene Kisner
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 5:38 pm Post subject: Re: Carb trouble |
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| Then it is time to check the fuel pump. Also, remember rubber fuel lines sometimes delaminate internally, thereby blocking liquid flow, then seem fine when you blow through them. Your buddy will always be hiding around the corner. |
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FJBLF
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 5:54 pm Post subject: Re: Carb trouble |
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| BNMike wrote: |
Hi Folks...
Right off the top, I'm not much of a mechanic. Hermann, my Type 181, was running really well with the EMPI carb that came on him. Then...he started acting like he wasn't getting enough fuel. I checked the line, and it was flowing just fine. So, I'm thinking it must be a dirty carb. I don't believe I'm competent to fix it
So...the question is: Somewhere on here I saw information about a good carb repair man, who converts them to the screw-in fuel connection. I've searched using all the terms I can think of, but can't find the thread/address. Can somebody help? Thanks.
Mike |
The one I have is an EMPY and has the screw in connection. Not a difficult thing to do, just tap and screw... Here is a link to a rebuild video on my YouTube page.
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BNMike
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: Carb trouble |
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| Gene Kisner wrote: |
| Then it is time to check the fuel pump. Also, remember rubber fuel lines sometimes delaminate internally, thereby blocking liquid flow, then seem fine when you blow through them. Your buddy will always be hiding around the corner. |
New fuel lines and filter were the first thing I did. The pump is working fine. |
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BNMike
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: Carb trouble |
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| FJBLF wrote: |
The one I have is an EMPY and has the screw in connection. Not a difficult thing to do, just tap and screw... Here is a link to a rebuild video on my YouTube page.
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Thanks, I'll take a look at it. I can tap the hole, where do I get the fitting? I've got a lathe, I can make one if I have to. |
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doublecanister
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| Posted: Fri May 14, 2021 6:23 am Post subject: Re: Carb trouble |
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Just to mention, I had a similar issue on a day trip once and the THING started bucking like it wasn't greeting enough fuel, would idle fine but under load bucking like a bronco.
Carb got cleaned twice, noticed the fuel filter fuel was purple with rust balls, ended up being the gas tank.
Old pre-ethanol tank sealer was melting and had clogged the fuel filter located in the tank and of course rust in there too.
I had to remove the tank's sending unit and look in there with a flash light to find it, just be careful if you do as it's the fuel tank and your face will be over the hole looking in. mind sparks, static electricity and such we dont want no fires!
My fix ended up being a new tank and ended up getting a pict34 carb from volksbits but I dont belive my old carb was bad just was a pic31(wrong size).
I Hope you can fix it yourself, it's a great feeling to learn how these cars go
and being able to do it yourself.
Good luck with it,
T
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BNMike
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| Posted: Fri May 14, 2021 8:51 am Post subject: Re: Carb trouble |
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FJBLF...
Your video is very helpful. It looks like my choke spring needs adjusting, like you show. When I get out from under the 'gardening' chores, I'll have time to try that.
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 10:44 pm Post subject: Re: Carb trouble |
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| BNMike wrote: |
I looked on 'JBugs', and the carb looks like the 34PICT-3 they show.
Mike |
You have an adapter between the carb and the manifold which would lead me to believe you might have something besides the PICT34-3 carb. |
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