C1am Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 3 hours ago, TheDoctor said: 3. I'm really crap with cars and can turn even the simplest job into a nightmare. You're learning, so don't be too hard on yourself. I'm having the same problem with a main dealer. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 48 minutes ago, C1am said: You're learning, so don't be too hard on yourself. I'm having the same problem with a main dealer. I'm 38, have been driving 20 years and have owned 104 cars. I should be an expert by now. ? Vince70 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Carburettors are black bastard magic. I bought my 190 as a carb thinking I was beating the system. Whilst KE-Jet is a bit niche nowadays, when working it tends to stay working. Carbs? Like a French workforce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1am Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, TheDoctor said: I should be an expert by now. ? I'm older than you and beyond topping up the dashpot have never touched a carb. Most people don't even lift a bonnet, so keep learning and stay positive. It's one of the better threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 It's all back together, but with a makeshift gasket made of card, like my dad used to do. ? Seemingly running a bit better. Have set the mixture so it's not too rich and turned the idle down a bit. Can't really judge until I get a new gasket on there... tooSavvy, mrdelmonti, LightBulbFun and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 That sounds a heck of a lot better! Like your work. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 minute ago, mrbenn said: That sounds a heck of a lot better! Like your work. Does it? I'm at that point where I don't know anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Just now, TheDoctor said: Does it? I'm at that point where I don't know anymore. Sounds to rev much more cleanly and return to a stronger idle than before, to my ears anyway. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Ditto, im no expert by far, but it sounds like what id expect that sort of engine to sound like where as before it sounded rather unhappy! Keep up the good work! mrbenn and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 Still need to cure the slight misfire, will order correct rotor arm tomorrow as it is payday. Also need to find out why it bogs down, either second choke isn't opening or perhaps vacuum advance isn't right. And now the auto choke is kaput, might have to convert to manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Vacuum advance is easy. Turn the dizzy a few degrees, nip it up, and rev again, if worse, turn it a few degrees the other way. If no better, put it back where it was and make some tea. Treat yourself to a Jaffa cake too. chodweaver, tooSavvy, Vince70 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I am considering a manual choke for mine... I have bought a 6O" bowden. Also the whole set-up [working very well *atm] is complicated, with multiple vac controlled funtions (3 vac hoses on the Dizzy advance can) and 'auto power/enrichment' with vac control.... I see a veritable nest of hoses running around your carb too. If you watch the 'weber upgrade' the VERY FIRST thing is dumping the LOT.... You need a single <unported>Vac hose to the Distributor + Petrol!! I'm deffo going to disconnect the lot/blank off all holes & go Manual Choke. My main *bug, in the general running, is a tendency to just fluff- fluff-chufff... Die! without any warning at lights - starts straight up but I'm sure the AutoChoke is the root of it Doing real well with this, m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 I've found a relatively cheap weber..... I don't think I can cope with all this vacuum crap. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 AS Fixing Crew - lets all descend and have a mass fettling session. I can clean stuff. chodweaver, tooSavvy, chaseracer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/32-36-Progressive-Weber-Carburettor/223566902720?epid=2073058818&hash=item340da035c0:g:yaEAAOSwl41dE9mG How hard can it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 ...... Cant really go wrong with that m8 *a spacer/adapter will make the carb bolt pattern on the Maz match the carb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 Just need to see if I can afford it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 1 minute ago, TheDoctor said: Just need to see if I can afford it now. ...... and I think your insurance will not blink, given you have a twin-choke now and you 'inform them you could not source a factory part/NLS' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 She sounds pretty sweet. Been watching this thread and you've got it a millionty-twelve times better than before. See if you can borrow a timing strobe once you've put the new rotor arm on, helps get the timing bob-on. tooSavvy, purplebargeken and LightBulbFun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Sounds sweet mate, good call re: strobe though. Serious about the fixing crew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 Looking at the difference between the aisan and weber carbs, I'd need a pretty expensive adaptor, which would be about 50 quid. I might just soldier on with the current one. loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 Rotor arm finally done. Overdue? Started a bit better... And after a run round the block. Not perfect, bear in mind that the carb gasket is just a piece of card! egg, clayts450, djim and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrabbieRonnie Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Top work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 If you're doing something to an old car that is stopping it getting worse - I call that progress! LightBulbFun, tooSavvy, purplebargeken and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Sounds lovely, a gasket should have that idle sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Great work - top stuff for keeping on at it:) LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 33 minutes ago, purplebargeken said: Sounds lovely, a gasket should have that idle sorted. Trouble is finding one. I've got some gasket paper on order and I'm going to have a go at making one. purplebargeken, chaseracer, strangeangel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 18 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: Trouble is finding one. I've been trying to find a part number for that, just to satisfy my mind, but catcar.info doesn't go back that far and rockauto isn't helping because I don't believe that the US market ever got the carb version of the b-series... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Is it the carb base gasket? It should be easy enough, if you can get to the manifold then cut a piece of the gasket paper that's about the right size, lay out in position then gently tap around the edges with the end of a screwdriver handle, it'll score the paper exactly where you need it cutting. Alternatively, lay it in position, then press around the edges with your grubby fingers, you'll have a clear witness mark to cut to. Apologies if I'm teaching you to suck eggs. Unless a Weber you find is the specific model for your engine it might be more trouble than it's worth. Carb jetting is not as simple as being the same jet sizes for all 1500cc engines, or whatever. You could still end up with a poor running issue, the only benefit being that Weber jets are more*easily* available than Aisan. I'm not knocking your perseverance though, keep it up please! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 1 hour ago, spartacus said: Is it the carb base gasket? It should be easy enough, if you can get to the manifold then cut a piece of the gasket paper that's about the right size, lay out in position then gently tap around the edges with the end of a screwdriver handle, it'll score the paper exactly where you need it cutting. Alternatively, lay it in position, then press around the edges with your grubby fingers, you'll have a clear witness mark to cut to. Apologies if I'm teaching you to suck eggs. Unless a Weber you find is the specific model for your engine it might be more trouble than it's worth. Carb jetting is not as simple as being the same jet sizes for all 1500cc engines, or whatever. You could still end up with a poor running issue, the only benefit being that Weber jets are more*easily* available than Aisan. I'm not knocking your perseverance though, keep it up please! A standard 32/36 out the box is about right for 1.3 - 1.6 engines, but that would mean paying 300 quid plus. I've done this plenty of times before, especially on Ladas. I'm going to stick to the Aisan for now, and make up a template for the carb gasket, in case I need to make another. Or 6. LightBulbFun, Vince70 and tooSavvy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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