In addition to installing complete rebuild kits (including new diaphragms), I
recommend new throttle shafts. I had planned to replace the shafts and the
bushings just before SUNI IV. However, one of the bushings refused to budge.
Time was running short, so I measured the wear on the old shafts - around .004
on both!! I fit the new shafts into the old bushings - veeeery close to a
perfect fit. The carbs run great for the first time.
Also, use Grose Jets if you can find 'em. They last forever (well, 100K+ on
mine). SS hasn't been able to get any for quite awhile, but there must be a
few floating around somewhere.
Dick Sanders
Kent, WA
In a message dated 9/13/04 9:51:42 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
edsonh2000@yahoo.com writes:
<< Hi folks:
The "O" ring in the jet adjustment screw of one of my
Series 5's Strombergs is toast, which is causing
gasoline to drip out the bottom. In addition, previous
to this dripping which now makes the car unsafe to
start, the only way I could get a good idle and good
power was to drive with the choke cable all the way
out.
So I am guessing that it is time to rebuild my carbs!
I would like to know what kinds of parts you all think
that I should order.
Thanks for all the good advice in advance.
Ed Howard
Orange County, CA
1948 Playboy
1957 BMW Isetta
1964 Amphicar
1967 Sunbeam Alpine Mk 5
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