Bill, I have done this trick before as well. One other benefit is that you kill
mosquitoes and all the other flying insects in your neighborhood. Just be
careful not to dump too much in, as a little will produce BIG results.
Howard Baugues
76 Spitfire 1500
Indiana, USA
Bill Miller wrote:
> Here's a trick that I've used several times successfully on a standard
> downdraft type carb. It might be harder to do with a side draft, but...
>
> dump some automatic transmission fluid down the carb throat while it is
> running. As a plus, it cleans out the carbon too. (and I've been told by a
> mechanic that it lubricates the valves, but I'm not quite sure) Keep your
> finger on the throttle cable, as you will have to up the idle a bit.
>
> It will smoke like the dickens.... Have someone look under the car and see
> where the white smoke is coming out.....
>
> I have done this for years on my several of my cars, I can see no possible
> damage that can occur by doing this (with the exception of cars with O2
> sensors), but it is a suggestion only, do it at your own risk.
>
> Bill
>
> (it is kinda fun, you WILL get all sorts of looks from your neighbors!)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of John Hobson
> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 5:56 AM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: exhaust hole
>
> I have a hole in my exhaust, I don't think it's very big because I can't
> see it, although I can hear it, problem is that I can't find it! Any
> suggestions as to how I might go about tracking it down so that I can
> repair it with some exhaust putty?
>
> cheers
> John
>
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