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Post by Scoutpilot on Jan 27, 2015 4:41:42 GMT -5
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Post by athawk11 on Jan 27, 2015 11:01:37 GMT -5
Great write up. Thanks!
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Post by athawk11 on Jan 29, 2015 20:46:43 GMT -5
Scout, I received the metering rod this evening. Thank you again sir. I know how rare these are. You're very kind to let another one come my way.
Tim
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2015 21:50:33 GMT -5
Scout, I received the metering rod this evening. Thank you again sir. I know how rare these are. You're very kind to let another one come my way. Tim Now that's just Awesome!
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Post by Scoutpilot on Jan 30, 2015 4:41:20 GMT -5
The pleasure is mine, Tim. Your support is more than worth it.
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Post by athawk11 on Feb 3, 2015 12:08:48 GMT -5
Okay, I’m about done messing with this thing. It will not idle without a fully closed choke. If I open it just the slightest amount, it immediately bogs down. I think “air leak”, but with having to provide a full choke, wouldn’t the leak have to be massive? Plus, it worked perfectly for months, then boom!...no idle.
I rebuilt the Carter using a kit from Ron Fitzpatrick. I was meticulous with my cleaning and reassembly, so it’s unlikely to have a clogged passage or jet, but I’m clearly missing something. I have an inline filter and a Carter glass filter attached to the fuel circuit at this point. Not likely a new fuel line clog. I’m going to try a couple more things. One, the throttle base had a slight wobble while sitting on the table. I’m going to file it flat. My metering rod adjustment… I’m going to double check this. I have the adjustment tool offered by Walcks. It’s done me right before, but maybe I was more confident in my set up than I should have been.
If I have no love after these attempts, I’m packing it up and sending it to you. I'm not the type to give up on stuff like this, but every man has his limits. I know you’re backed up, but I’m in no hurry for this. I have another spare I’m going to rebuild. Plus, this project is moving back to sheet metal prep. Hopefully I'll find the smoking gun on this darn thing.
Tim
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Post by athawk11 on Feb 3, 2015 23:14:03 GMT -5
Good news...The metering rod adjustment appears to have solved my problems. I spent 5 hours cleaning and assembling this Carter....then a 20 second rush through the rod set up. I was so far off that I'm having a hard time figuring where I went wrong. I ran out of daylight so I'll need a bit more time to dial it in, but I'm confident that I'm no longer losing my grip on reality. Tim
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Post by Scoutpilot on Mar 3, 2015 14:36:58 GMT -5
I'm sorry it took so long for me to get back with you on this. I am happy you gave it another shot. way to go! These li'l critters will try your patience
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Post by athawk11 on Mar 5, 2015 14:03:13 GMT -5
It’s good to have you back.
The challenges faced were a good learning experience. In my world, failures seem to teach me more than successes. I wonder if that’s true in everyone’s world.
Tim
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Post by Scoutpilot on Mar 5, 2015 14:43:18 GMT -5
Failures can be the most expensive lessons learned. But they are the longest lasting. Humility is one of the side effects.
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Post by rickg on Jul 29, 2015 15:16:08 GMT -5
Hey Scoutpilot and Co. FNG here on this site but you all know me from the others. Question on not a jeep carb but one off an early Power Wagon. A Carter Ball & Ball. There's a crack in the fuel bowl about 1/2" long running vertically just to the left of the fuel inlet fitting. Repairable?
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Post by Scoutpilot on Jul 29, 2015 15:26:47 GMT -5
Without seeing it myself, that's hard to determine. However, if the crack extends into any of the passages, you're SOL. But if you're willing to experiment. Careful exterior application of J B Weld at the site and allowing it to cure, with no dressing of it, for at least 3 days before exposing it to gasoline may work. I've had 60/40 success doing this with WO bowls with corrosion-caused pin holes. I would also start looking for another part. Out of curiosity, which BB is it?
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Post by rickg on Jul 29, 2015 15:43:30 GMT -5
The carb belongs to a buddy of mine, I offered to kit it up for him (before seeing it) he sent me the barnacle encrusted carb and a kit from vintage power wagons. Theres no id tag on the carb. Its real rough-and my pal isn't expecting miracles. Throttle body is rusted badly i'll electrolysis tank it, I don't think the fuel bowl crack is into passages. He may have another core that I can steal parts from. I had considered good ol JB weld for the crack. Are there any identifiers I can look for to ID this critter?
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Post by Scoutpilot on Jul 29, 2015 19:20:57 GMT -5
Electrolysis may not be good for the Zamac (zinc/aluminum) alloy it's made of. You can try Sonic cleaning, or a dip in Berryman's, but I don't think the Zinc will react well when electrical current is applied. Look to the angular rib between the choke housing and the bowl cover. Typically the model number will be stamped there.
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Post by rickg on Jul 30, 2015 20:13:05 GMT -5
sorry for the duplicates-i'll figger it out.. this core is not what I thought thought I was getting into..
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