After installation of my new starter (which runs allot faster and sounds
better than the old one)I decided to do the spin on oil filter swap. I am
running a M0SS replacement generator and I compared it to the old one. It is
about a quarter inch longer. The spin on oil filter adapter (also from M*SS)
would hit the bottom end of the generator. Only way to remedy this was I got
just the right size fan belt and made my own alternator bracket so I could
adjust the generator further up, almost to its arc limit BTW. This seems to
work for now but what a hassle.
Question 1, nobody in town stocks alternator brackets, these things I guess
just don't ware out. I need a stock generator bracket but maybe 2 inches
longer than the original. Any ideas what would fit? Or should I approach a
machine shop to make me one?
The Sprite now starts up fine but after 20-60 sec it starts sputtering and
dies, some blue smoke as well. Also gas starts pouring out one of my floats.
Question 2, Could my mixture be going rich because of a stuck float valve or
is this something serious?
Thanks in advance...
Toby
1971 Toyota Land Cruiser,
The Bruiser and gas abuser.
1969 Austin Healey Sprite,
The ray of light in the garage every night.
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