Hi Darrell
I would fit a pair of diaphragms or at least inspect what is there, the
smallest hole or split will make them run like crap, will most likely idle
fine but do nasty things during driving unless holes are large!
Graham.
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From: <TR250Driver@aol.com
Subject: Untouched 250 Carbs
> Hi Guys,
> I have come across a set of Z/S 250 carbs that still have the lead factory
> seal affixed to the top cover and body. That would mean that they are
> "untouched" and of factory build. They were very dirty as usual on the
outside, but from
> what I can see inside they are pristine. The pistons go up nicely and
come
> back down with a click. I have simply cleaned them up with carb cleaner
on the
> outside and I think I am going to just slap them "as is" on my 250 to see
how
> they perform. Well, maybe I should put some oil in the dashpots.
> They are the very early carbs with the 5/8" nut on the bottom plug. You
don't
> see many of this type although my car has a set fitted at present. The
front
> one is stamped "232 S3173F 507. The rear is "233 S3173R 507. Anyone know
> what the numbers mean? I feel kinda like an Archeologist with something
special
> here, 37 years old and waiting to be reborn. I will post a note when I fit
> them and fire them up. I hope the fire is not literal!
> Cheers,
> Darrell
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