I have heard that this trick can be done with redex, do I just pour it
through the hole on top of one of the carbs?
cheers
John
--- Bill Miller <millerb@netusa1.net> wrote: > Here's a trick that I've
used several times successfully on a standard
> downdraft type carb. It might be harder to do with a side draft,
> but...
>
> dump some automatic transmission fluid down the carb throat while it is
> running. As a plus, it cleans out the carbon too. (and I've been told
> by a
> mechanic that it lubricates the valves, but I'm not quite sure) Keep
> your
> finger on the throttle cable, as you will have to up the idle a bit.
>
> It will smoke like the dickens.... Have someone look under the car and
> see
> where the white smoke is coming out.....
>
> I have done this for years on my several of my cars, I can see no
> possible
> damage that can occur by doing this (with the exception of cars with O2
> sensors), but it is a suggestion only, do it at your own risk.
>
> Bill
>
> (it is kinda fun, you WILL get all sorts of looks from your neighbors!)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of John Hobson
> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 5:56 AM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: exhaust hole
>
>
>
> I have a hole in my exhaust, I don't think it's very big because I
> can't
> see it, although I can hear it, problem is that I can't find it! Any
> suggestions as to how I might go about tracking it down so that I can
> repair it with some exhaust putty?
>
> cheers
> John
>
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