Hi folks,
Well I think the problem has been solved - junk in the carb jets.
I took straw (from a spray bottle), put it over the jet (dome and piston
removed, carb still on car) and blew down it while looking into the (emptied)
float bowl.
Saw small black particles blown out.
Encouraged by this, I reassambled carbs and cleaned out jets as per recommended
technique in Haynes, ie rev the engine and hold the palm of your hand over the
carb throat. Produces a serious vacuum that helps suck any crud out of the jet.
Took the car for a test drive and whoopee all plugs are back to a nice
tan-brown color.
Just to be on the safe side I then replaced all the rubber fuel hoses from the
fuel pump to the carbs.
(I cut open a section of the old rubber (8 years old) but it looked just fine)
Now, if the weather would cool down somewhat I'll be cruising - record high
temperatures expected tomorrow - 101F
Cheers, Adrian TS 58325
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