Re-sent after deleting the trailer.
> Thanks to all who answered. My conclusion is that I was at fault. I took
> each wheel off prior to taking it to the brake shop. I wanted to make
sure
> that my observations squared with that of the mechanics since I had never
> dealt with this place before. When I put the lugs back -- with the crush
> washers -- I sprayed WD-40 into them, turned them over so the excess
drained
> out, then screwed them on. I did this to make sure that they threaded
> easily and didn't bind. I've done this many times before on other
vehicles
> and never had a problem. Since I can't think of anything else that might
> have caused it, I suppose I'll chalk this up to "lesson learned." Until I
> am completely confident that they are going to hold, I'm checking them
every
> time I drive it (which isn't that often right now).
>
> I agree with the comments about the 750 CFM carb probably being a bit
large
> for a stock 401. That said, it is a vacuum secondaries model and I
wouldn't
> think a properly working unit would cause the behavior I'm experiencing.
My
> plans are to replace it and the manifold with the fuel injection system
> detailed here http://www.customefis.com/amcport.html I just love the
> thought of instant starting, better throttle response, better gas mileage
> and fewer emissions. :-) In the short term, I'll probably have the carb
> rebuilt because I'd like a good baseline before I make the switch to FI.
If
> anyone has done such a change, I'd appreciate your feedback.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Isensee@aol.com>
> To: <bricklin@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 10:10 PM
> Subject: Re: Loose lug nuts
>
>
> > Sean,
> >
> > Congratulations on becoming a Bricklin owner. It sounds like you are
> already
> > going through the initiation ;-)
> >
> > There should be a thick washer under each lug nut. Do you have those?
> Without
> > them maybe the lug nuts don't seat firmly in place and allow the wheel
to
> > move a little. If the wheel moves on the studs at all, it can loosen the
> lug
> > nuts quickly.
> >
> > Are the accelerator pumps in your carbs working? Move the throttle and
> look
> > down the throat of the carb with the engine off. You should see a good
> squirt
> > of gas.
> >
> > Scott Isensee
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