Carb work in Melbourne

[neophyteguy]

Howdy,
Ive Been working on my ex mil S2a for the last couple of weeks and have gotten heaps of work done. Now it is time to turn my attention towards the motor.

Whenever the motor is initially started, their is liquid which comes out the tail pipe. Yes, it looks like oi, but I hope it is just condensation? After the motor gets warm, there is no longer any fluid coming out of the pipe. When I hold a clean white rag up to the exhaust after the motor is warm, there is no spotting of exhaust (as opposed to the splatter on my warehouse wall when it first starts). However, there is black smoke and the rag will show some colour.

When I rev the engine up and let it back down to idle (quickly and repeatedly) there is heaps of black smoke. As in puffs of smoke coming out the back. When idling, there is black smoke, but not a crazy amount.

After having read many troubleshooting posts on here, and having tried to convince myself that my engine was shot, I am now hoping I just need to have the carby adjusted.

So, after that long winded intro, does anyone know anywhere in Melbourne that I can take my Series IIA and have the carby looked at and/or adjusted?

I have a 2.25 litre petrol and believe the carby is original. The year of make is 1971.

Cheers,
Ronnie

[slug_burner]

Try

Wilson Carburettor Service Pty. Ltd.
110 Queensberry St,
Carlton, VIC 3053
p: (03) 93473036

[neophyteguy]

Cheers mate! Just dropped it off........I actually got the same reference from another guy offline.

Should have it sorted in a couple of days!
Ronnie

[JDNSW]

Let us know how it goes, and if possible what they actually did to it.

John

[digger]

I remember I had trouble getting the motor on HORRIE to run smoothly.... I took it to a carby mechanic who has it running smoothly now!!

I asked him what it was, was it something I did wrong or didnt do?

he replied, "ahh its nothing much just crap in the carby"

So I need to know how often should I do this and should I use a sieve?

any advice appreciated

digger








sorry couldnt resist!

[4bee]

Fwiw, I still refuel through the standard LR supplied mesh filter in the filler, but I also have an inline filter before the carby, as well as leaving the one in the fuel pump.

I think I should be covered ok.:D

The tank also gets drained every 12 months into a large paint bucket after I allow it to run low & inspected for any water or foreign muck.

[JDNSW]

I remember I had trouble getting the motor on HORRIE to run smoothly.... I took it to a carby mechanic who has it running smoothly now!!

I asked him what it was, was it something I did wrong or didnt do?

he replied, "ahh its nothing much just crap in the carby"

So I need to know how often should I do this and should I use a sieve?

any advice appreciated

digger








sorry couldnt resist!

It is a good idea to have an in-line filter just before the carburetter. But if having apparent carburetter problems the first step would be to clean it carefully (without losing or damaging any bits).

John

[neophyteguy]

John,
I am picking up the carb on Monday, but wont get it back on until the weekend. Problems is- I dropped off my disty and it has a bent shaft/cam and they cant get parts for it. That particular electrician recommended another guy who deals with older distributors.

The have a rebuilt one for $180............Wasnt exactly an expense I was planning on.

Does this seem reasonable to you guys? It seems steep to me, but then it would as it is the only choice I have at this point!

Cheers,
Ronnie

[slug_burner]

John,
I am picking up the carb on Monday, but wont get it back on until the weekend. Problems is- I dropped off my disty and it has a bent shaft/cam and they cant get parts for it. That particular electrician recommended another guy who deals with older distributors.

The have a rebuilt one for $180............Wasnt exactly an expense I was planning on.

Does this seem reasonable to you guys? It seems steep to me, but then it would as it is the only choice I have at this point!

Cheers,
Ronnie

To me it is cheap. Think of it in terms of hours spent to getting it fixed, about two hours of workshop's time not including cost of parts. Yes I know we all would like to earm $90-$100 per hour buts thats just the way it is.

[neophyteguy]

Thanks Slug! Yes, I would certainly like to earn that kind of money...

I have just seen where I can get a new Ducellier for $250, so might just go for a new one as opposed to a reconditioned one.

Anyone have any tips/advice on buying a new/rebuilt disty?

Cheers,
Ronnie

[justinc]

To me it is cheap. Think of it in terms of hours spent to getting it fixed, about two hours of workshop's time not including cost of parts. Yes I know we all would like to earm $90-$100 per hour buts thats just the way it is.

Just a bit OT SlugB, in my business we charge $92/hr, but I don't get paid anywhere near that:( Thats why those with low or no overheads, and no insurance etc can get away with $40 to $50/hr and are on a better wicket than those with huge overheads and statutory on- costs.

:)
JC

[neophyteguy]

Ok, I picked up the carb from the shop this afternoon. Firstly, I should say the guys who work there are a wealth of information and seem to be HIGHLY knowledgeable about a number of makes of carbs. When I dropped mine off I saw massive Holley four barrel carbs and older carbs with glass fuel bowls. This led me to think they can pretty much fix any carb.

I was informed my carb had an "economy device diaphragm" which had disintegrated. I believe this is under the two or three small screws on top of the carb. I found the following on the internet regarding this diaphragm "this let fuel seep into the vacuum circuit. The valve on the economy device never opened, and the vacuum was not as good as it should have been". This issue is known to make carbs run rich even after adjusting the mixture screw.

I also needed to have the throttle shaft, valve/butterfly, and something else replaced. They also replaced all gaskets.

I hope to have this reinstalled this weekend if I can find a good disty this week. I'll also try to post some good pics as the carby is nice and clean!

Cheers,
Ronnie