Hi John,
thanks for the input. Anything helps. We may have to get new diaphragms
for the valve.We're in the process of adjusting the SU carbs which are,
at this point, still a mystery to us.
We're still trying to read up as much as we can. We may have to get
back to the list on this.
Thanks again.
Liv
John Kipping wrote:
> Personally I'd stick to cars - the EC valve should have inside it -
> spring, metal plate, decent rubber diaphragm, then the metal cover
> plate and clip. New diaphragms are available, cling film should work
> as a temporary substitute. If you really want the valve can be removed
> but then there is a problem of what to do with the crankcase
> emmissions.
> John Kipping
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Livia I. Haasper
> To: spitfires@autox ; nass@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 12:04 AM
> Subject: { NASS } Engine finally running
>
>
> Hi spitters,
> hello friends,
>
> Here is some good news to share with you.
> We finally, after spending just about every free minute of our time
> rebuilding, restoring, and breathing new life into the Firefly,
> fired up
> the engine on my 67 Spit. The engine had been sitting unused for at
> least 20 years.
>
> After some minor problems she turned over, fired up, spitting and
> coughing, and decided she was going to run for us. She stuttered a
> little on the rough side, but with some adjusting of the carbs,
> finally
> settled into running not too badly. This moment made our heart rate
> rise
> just a little faster than normal.
>
> We still have to fine tune the timing, and the SU carbs don't seem
> to be
> synchronized at this point. We're still adjusting those.
>
> We also have a problem with the EC valve. I seems to be sucking in
> too
> much air through the valve.
> If the list has any comment on this, it would be appreciated.
>
> Next project? Para gliding!!!!
> Liv
> CCC
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