Feel like I have a new sports car!!!

[simonas]

I changed the diaphragms on my carbs this weekend and after cocking it up twice and having a very poorly car I managed to get it right.

Drove it to work this morning and it started straight away with no rough running. Drove it and it revved quicker than before and pulled right through the gears with an even delivery. Even on motorway in 4th overdrive it kept pulling and felt lighter, quicker and much better to drive than before

So anyway thought I'd share my happiness!! One thing is its idling at just over 1000 revs which seems a little high by the engine note. How can I reduce this?

Simon

[Gresley]

imported post

Excellent, you will enjoy driving it much more now! To reduce the idling speed you probably need to just turn the fast idle screws. You will have to make sure that the carbs are balanced either with a flow meter or a piece of tube. This job is really straightforward and covered in the ROM, do you have one?

Brian

[stustag]

imported post

Hi Simon

As Brian has said you need to adjust the fast idle screw on each carb by following the instructions in the ROM/Haynes and you need one of these

http://www.holden.co.uk/displayProdu...pcode=090.033L

A few of us got them from USA cheaper but can not find the link now:?

Stuart

[GDPR]

imported post

And so much cheaper than a Carb conversion.....

[mad cyclist]

imported post

kryten wrote:

And so much cheaper than a Carb conversion.....

and prettier!!!!

nick 6905

[martin]

imported post

Hi Simon, I don't want to spoil the party, but you're better off finding another member who has experience of tuning carbs, at least for the first time, it's too easy to get it wrong. You need to disconnect the rods and cables before you start, and when you've got them set up and balanced, you need to re-connect everything without disturbing the settings, it's not that straightforward. I wish you well with it mate, but it's quite a skilled operation. Martin.

[simonas]

imported post

cheers Martin
will ask around on here if anyone fancies giving me a hand!! lol
Just drove it to Manchester and back to see a concert. went in the wifes but got a puncture luckily within the first few hundred yards
the stag was flying on the motorway but I was worried when in a queue for an hour coming out of a car park by the MEN Arena, didn;t over heat though the fan came in as and when required

[dasadrew]

imported post

stustag wrote:

Hi Simon

As Brian has said you need to adjust the fast idle screw on each carb by following the instructions in the ROM/Haynes and you need one of these

http://www.holden.co.uk/displayProdu...pcode=090.033L

A few of us got them from USA cheaper but can not find the link now:?

Stuart

Bought mine at Webcon UK in London. It is a bit cheaper and the cheapest I could find in Europe.

http://www.webcon.co.uk/shop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=35&cat=Synchrometer

[scarts]

imported post

mad cyclist wrote:

kryten wrote:

And so much cheaper than a Carb conversion.....

and prettier!!!!

nick 6905

What is money but a means to happiness? No point having it if you're not spending it!


Hmmm... spread over the front of the engine, lots of hoses drooping everywhere. I prefer the perky shiny minimalist view.

[elvimto]

imported post

I found these guys in the USA also the lowest price $30 they are just up the road from work they also carry adaptors that go into the carb if needed
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-WE...motiveQ5fTools

might be worth a look. No idea if they are made in Germany or not will post when I get one

Stuart