![]() Replacing with a weber and a manual choke seems to be a bit of a cop-out and I'm trying to keep the car as stock as possible. I also get an occasional back-fire through the carb when trying to start, and once even a flame exploding out through the carb with the airbox removed. has been removed and tested and appears fine.Įverything in terms of ignition is spot on, although yet to check the timing, but car started and drove reasonably well when it was last driven a couple of years back, although it had a very fast idle that I'd hoped to sort once we can get the thing started. ![]() The part throttle channel heater is knackered and yet to be replaced (anyone know where I can buy one?), but don't see that being the problem. All vacuum hoses replaced and connected as should be. Electrical cable from the automatic choke cover is connected, all other wiring connected as should be. Gasket/riser block between the carb and manifold is fine, no leaks there. I've replaced the diaphragm behind the accelerator pump unit because that was leaking. You can see the fuel entering and leaving the fuel filter, so the fuel is going somewhere. No apparent fuel leaks anywhere, fuel is getting into the float chamber. If I don't pump the throttle beforehand, it'll just turn over and not fire. ![]() If I pump the throttle 3 or 4 times before turning the key it'll start, revs will rise immediately to about 1500rpm for only a split second then dies. Symptoms are: Engine refuses to fire, or if it does, dies shortly after. Interior trim and electrical items for sale. ![]()
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