Automatic choke setting
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I think if you buy carbs from a junkyard, and expect to bolt them on and go, you might be disappointed. They sit around with old gas in them, and get all gummed up, and they were probably in need of a rebuild when they were being used before they went to the junkyard.
If the truck half-way runs when you bolt the carb on, I would put a kit in it.
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I posted something like Dave's post - I thought. Wonder where it went? Anyway, right on about the feedback carbs. Just make sure it doesn't have those wires. But, if it came off of a running truck it should be at least good enough to bolt on and try.
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No wires coming out of it. The one I am using now came from the same yard, and has run great with it. This one I picked up today has E3TE-ASA on the ID tag,was driven to where it was parked
2 months ago
2 months ago
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Here it is, after spraying the dust off it:
Check out how rich the choke is, on this one I don't see any index marks on it, how in the heck am I supposed to set it? It's already on the high step of fast idle cam, I may move it counter clockwise and feel the tension on it
Check out how rich the choke is, on this one I don't see any index marks on it, how in the heck am I supposed to set it? It's already on the high step of fast idle cam, I may move it counter clockwise and feel the tension on it
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I think that one was riveted at the factory setting, so they didn't see a need for marks. Notice that the two screws we can see in the picture are different from each other? I think the PO drilled the rivets and used whatever screws were handy.
Use a light colored, like silver, Sharpie to put some marks on it before you start playing. That way you can get back.
Use a light colored, like silver, Sharpie to put some marks on it before you start playing. That way you can get back.
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Why would you want to adjust it? You said the "truck ran when they took it to the yard". It's supposed to be a bolt on and go correct? Sorry for the sarcasm, I do not like junkyard carbs unless they are rebuilt.
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I have used salvage yard carbs on ofher vehicles I have owned in the past, always had good success with them.
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I think that one was riveted at the factory setting, so they didn't see a need for marks. Notice that the two screws we can see in the picture are different from each other? I think the PO drilled the rivets and used whatever screws were handy.
Use a light colored, like silver, Sharpie to put some marks on it before you start playing. That way you can get back.
Use a light colored, like silver, Sharpie to put some marks on it before you start playing. That way you can get back.
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