Carburetor Central
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I had 4 days that i did not used my car since last sunday. Car was cold! pull the choke to start it and left it on for 5 minutes. I have the idle set up at 900 RPM with headlights on. Once i backed off the choke cable, the car presented the following problems: 1. Shaking back and forth when accelerating in 1st gear. 2. Backfire / Popping in 1st and 2nd gear. Turn back home: the first 3 plugs from the front carb were okay. the last 3 ones were black. I am using NGK BP6ES spark plugs and Castrol 10w 30 engine oil as damper oil for both carbs. Am i missing something here? I did a vacuum test spraying carb cleaner to each an every hose near the carbs and at the brake bo…
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I only drive my 240z every other weekend or so. After it sits for a week the fuel system is empty and takes the stock mechanical pump many rotations of the engine to fill everything up and start. I plan on installing a Carter electric pump at the tank along with an adjustable fuel press. regulator and gauge. My question is, should I keep the stock mechanical pump on the side of the engine or get a block off plate and keep the pump in a box? If I keep the mechanical pump do I need a fuel press. regulator?
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I have a 280z that I am going to put triple webers on. In the course of my restoration I had to completely redo the fuel lines. The plumbing had been a real pain and bending 5/16" stainless precisely isn't easy. I have bent the supply, return and vent lines, but I can see where I really need a return line anymore. I have an electric fuel pump and a pressure regulator. Can't I just go to the fuel rail after the regulator and be done with it? Any help is appreciated.
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euro style would be ideal - otherwise, one that i can grind down to get to the euro style appearance. anyone got one they'd like to part with?
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Hello all, I recently rebuilt my 3 screw SU carbs on my 240z with the Z therapy kit. It was a good experience. At the same time I installed the MSA premium exhaust. I've noticed a very strong gas smell when driving the vehicle now. Is this normal with the SM needles? From my understanding they were overly rich during idle only? My 240 is basically stock, with the 2.5" exhaust and 280zx distributor coming soon. The smell is so strong I'm thinking of switching back to stock needles because it is so bad. I forget who I spoke to on the phone at Z therapy, but I asked if they were ok for a basically stock engine and they said yes. Secondly, when tuning them, one carb require…
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Just manage to follow all the steps to tune my 1972 240z su carburetors including setting the idle mixture knobs 2 turns clockwise and balancing both carbs with fast idle screw to 3,000 RPM. I took the car for a spin and noticed that she hesitates when reaching 4,000 RPM in 1st gear. Could it be running lean? Should i turn the idle mixture knob to 2.5 turns? Please advise what should i do to eliminate this hesitation.
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Recently installed a Shneider 274F, changed the timing belt, adjusted the time, and installed SU Carburetors fully rebuilt by Ztherapy. I decided that 1000 RPM as idle was my target but if i get stucked in a traffic jam or leave the engine on for more than 10 minutes, the idle starts to lower to 900 or 800 rpm. If i turn the lights on it lowers more. How can i install an AC System in this car if the idle is not stable. Am i missing something here? is it normal to have this unstable idle with SU CARBS?
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Hello all from Australia, Long time browser, first time poster here because I finally can't find the information I'm looking for! First off, my name's Adam and I have a 1973 240z which is currently running a standard L28, N42 head/block combo, with brand new triple 45mm OER carburetors, and Trust headers to a twin 2" exhaust system. I have just installed a new set of OER carbs I purchased from Japan and am having difficulties sorting out the idle/low speed cruise setting. Bit of details into the setup, 45mm carbs 34mm venturis #190 air correctors (not yet tested to see if these are the best) #130 mains #60 idles #40 pump nozzle #1.8 needle valve 3.5psi fuel pre…
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Is there any real difference between NGK BPR6ES-11 and BP6ES-11? My 240z has a petronix ignitor installed and sometimes gives me hassles with the current BP6ES which advertise as pre-gapped. Have called many retailers here in Panama and they only have either BP6ES or BPR6ES-11. They dont have BP6ES-11. Can i use NGK BPR6ES-11? US$1.80 a piece!
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I have the carbs off for some work and noticed that an air passage has been drilled between runner 1 and 2 but none of the other runners. This probably why I've had a hard time balancing the No#1 carb in the past. So while I have it off the car I would like to plug it, but with what? I could drill out the end plug and tap threads but only want to that as a last resort. JB Weld and Silicone gasket maker will both break down eventually with contact with gasoline, maybe a neoprene plug of some kind. I'm open to any ideas. Thanks, Chris
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At long last we have the newly manufactured (for us) Z car floats in house ready for sale. The ZT-100 Reman will include the new floats. Sold individually they are $30 each. Float pivot pins are $1.00 and float bowl lid gaskets are $2.00. Don't forget to include these items with your order if you need them. We also have new composite free floating floats for the 38 mm Hitachis. The 38 mm float pricing remains at the $30 level where they have been for several years. Bruce Palmer 503-587-9800 Sales@ztherapy.com
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Hello everyone, this is going to be a long post with many pictures, but I'm at a crossroads with my triples and I'm hoping someone here can suggest the best way forward. It's a long story, so here goes... A while back, a friend and I took a lot of time and tuned up my engine from top to bottom. I have triple Weber DCOE 45's, and we tweaked the idle jets until it hummed. Bottom line, when we were done the car still ran rich, but there was no hesitation, plenty of ooomph, and all was good. The mixture screws were set at 2.25 turns out when we were done, and we were happy. Very happy. (Before this, by the way, I had dialed in the float, seals, etc. and done a complete ov…
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