My Cal. Spec 76 1500 has a carb issue too. It doesn't want to start when
cold. Choke appears to be correct but not certain. What can do to ensure
all is set correctly? Runs fine once it does start.
Peter S
----- Original Message -----
From: Wayne Burton <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>
To: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@mindspring.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 1999 11:42 PM
Subject: Re: some carb questions
>
> Glenn Wrote
>
> >I have a few Stromberg questions ...
> >'76 running
>
>
> 1. Don't swap springs unless you have to. (broken/damaged) They are
matched
> to the carb model.
> 2. California or 49 State Spec? (Different carbs)
> 3. Check the bypass valve on the side of the carb. If the spring or
> diaphragm are damaged, they cause
> leaks by the throttle, without allowing fuel in - one of the extra
> holes in the carb face.
> 4. Check the temperature compensator - it may be out of adjustment. This
> acts to richen the mixture when
> cold by closing off an air bleed, and lifting when warm to allow
extra
> air in.
> 5. California Spec only - The idle is controlled by the idle jet assembly
> ONLY. This is in effect a separate
> carb stuck on the side of the carb to control idle only. Adjust with
the
> throttle completely closed!
>
> Any other questions?
>
> PS - Since you are switching to a webber, why are you fooling with the
> stromberg? However, I tried a
> webber DGV, and other than no more oiling, wasn't overly impressed. And it
> wasn't worth the price I paid.
>
>
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