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"Fred" > wrote in message et>...
> <<...The main metering wells are leaking since the solder plugs that close > the drilled ports have gotten loose. Take the carburetor off and buy a > rebuild kit that has the foam plug that you can install between the throttle > plate and the bowl. This will cure the hard start problem...>> > -------------- > > Those plugs under the bowl may or may not be leaking. The foam piece that > some kits have to prevent the plugs from leaking does not work. It just > absorbs the fuel if anything which does not help the situation. If you > suspect leaking plugs (under the bowl), the best way to fix it is to drill > out the original plugs, tap the holes and installed allen screws with good > sealer.... or install press-in plugs with epoxy. Since this is a bit of a > pain for the average backyard mechanic (and dangerous too because if you > slip with the drill your could destroy the carb), another method that seems > to work well is simply covering the entire existing bowl plug area with good > quality epoxy. Make sure to clean and rough-up the area thoroughly before > applying epoxy. Let the epoxy set for at least a whole day before > reassembling the carb etc. I have epoxied carbs this way and found the > epoxy to still be holding strong years later with zero leakage from the > plugs. In general, you may just want to rebuild your carb and give it a > full "blueprinting". This way you will know your carb is good. I think I am going to replace the HEI module soon. Even if it's not the problem (if there even is a problem) it sounds like it is a good idea to replace it. Can a bad module also cause a miss? I've noticed what may be a very slight miss, mostly in the 2-3K RPM range. Did not really improve with the tune-up parts. I've also thought about replacing the coil, too. BTW, the engine and related is one of the GOOD points of this car. Lately, I've had the rearend rebuilt and have replaced many of the rear suspension and drivetrain components, etc. Rear wheel bearings are next (I know - expensive) as well as a bunch of front-end stuff like control arm bushings and possibly ball joints and tie rod ends. I think the car sat for a long time under a carport before I bought it and many of the bearings, seals and bushings on the chassis just didn't take it well. It's only got 73K miles on it. Thanks for all the advice. |
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