<VV> carb issues

[Geoffrey A Johnson]

Hi Rich,
Most likely  the accelerator pump.  It could be old, 
and dried up, or torn, etc... replace the little rubber cup.  It could be 
clogged passages for the pump spray.  There are two little holes that it 
sprays 
through in the throat.  They can get plugged.  Clean them with a fine 
needle, careful 
not to damage them.  I use a needle for beadwork, available at an arts and 
crafts shop to clean them.  Also make sure the brass valve is in place, 
and not too worn, rebuild kits come with new ones.  Finally make sure it 
is 
mechanically connected correctly.  It is possible to put it in the arm 180 
degrees off and it snaps loose then.

Hope that helps.
Geoff Johnson


On Thu, 1 Jun 2006, Rich Elwell wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> You guys might remember me from a post not too long ago detailing how I was
> ready to sell my car (65 Corsa 140/4).  Well, that was still the plan until
> I recently went to a car show and got a bit of the old car bug back, so for
> now, I want to get the car running smoothly and then get paint and body work
> quote before I decide what I want to do.
>
> My question is carb related.  I rebuilt the carbs, but apparently I don't
> know what I am doing.  The right carb seems to operate properly, but the
> left carb doesn't shoot gas out when pumping the accelerator.  I think it is
> a problem with the accelerator pump.  What is a likely culprit?  Is it
> possible or likely that I did did not assemble it correctly?  Is it possible
> that some of the passageways in the carb are blocked?  What is the best way
> to clear them?
>
> I'm probably going to tear the left carb apart again this weekend, and am
> hoping to have some idea what to look at.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Rich
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