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webber carb work |
william1764 |
Jul 27 2010, 10:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 11-May 10 From: maryland Member No.: 11,717 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
mechanic is saying that he needs to remove carbs to investigate/fix backfire issue (bad). He believes carb(s) are dumping fuel which is cause of the problem- maybe float stuck or something? There is a heavy fuel smell after running the car...heavy! How many labor hours should I expect for removal, tear down and rebuild of carbs?
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william1764 |
Jul 27 2010, 04:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 11-May 10 From: maryland Member No.: 11,717 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Thanks all. I did go ahead and replace the exhaust gaskets...no change unfortunatley. Tim, the popping has gotten significantly worse from what I think you must have lived with. I'll even get intermittent backfire that is as loud as my 12 gauge! Something is cleary amiss as also evidenced with the thick fuel smell that surrounds the car for hours after she's shut down. I will replace the distributor with the Mallory now that she's in the shop. She will barely idle...lower than when I took delivery and occassionally will stall. She's now missing/sputtering 1/2 up the power curve in each gear...timing I assume? Anyway, the mechanic comes highly recommended and has significant webber experience according to friend who has his work performed there. No trust issues...just trying to anticipate my exposure. Thanks for everyones feedback. I'm expecting results of his inspection and accompanying estimate in the am - fill you in later.
** SS fuel lines on the wish list as well |
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