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Interesting that's just the part that I suspect to be faulty because the tube
that comes out of it is just dangling and not plugged into anything. Another
thing I noticed is a hole in the top rear of the Intake manifold that's been
plugged in a weird fashion, seems like a backyard "do it quick" job. I suspect
the dangling hose used to be connected
there somehow. The other real nasty item I noticed is the air filters are just
clogged with dirt I'm sure the mixture is'nt right because of that. I'm gonna
take some close up pics of those items at lunch and post them on the site. Your
feedback will be appreciated.
Thanks
JF
75 Midget
http://www.jfgratton.com/midget/
Chris Kotting wrote:
> The carbon canister is part of the system that captures gas fumes and
> gets them to the carbs to be burned, rather than vented to the
> atmosphere. The EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) on your car is long
> gone, if you're running headers.
>
> Another thing that can make the carbon canister belch gas fumes is a
> loose or not properly sealing gas cap.
>
> Jean-Francois Gratton wrote:
> >
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> > Answers to everyone:
> >
> > The twin SU carbs are a modification as I am in Canada!, I live in Montreal,
> > Quebec
> > If anyone is in the area I sure would like your opinions on the car if you
> > can come and see it. There does'nt seem to be any leaks from the carbs I
> > would tend to believe its more the "carbon canister" ( that's the EGR isnt
> > it? )
> >
> > About the engine fires, from past experience as a truck driver I carry a
>fire
> > extinguisher in the trunk at all times. Fire could catch quite fast too as
> > there is a nice little header right below the intake manifold
> > ( another modification ).
> >
> > As for the color I'm still debating, back to original red, keep the matte
> > silver, or add a clear to the matte silver. ...hmmmm?
> >
> > > Good thing your middle name isn't Rex or your last name Head!
> > Excuse my french but I dont get it!
> >
> > JF
> > '75 MIDGET
> > http://www.jfgratton.com/midget/
> >
> > Larry Macy wrote:
> >
> > > Well the first thing I notice is the twin SU setup. This is definately
> > > the way to go on the 1500. I guess this also indicates you don't live in
> > > the US. In the US we had the single ZS POC for a carb. Or if you are in
> > > the US, you got the best carb setup ;-)
> > >
> > > As for the fuel smell, check the rubber hoses on the passenger side in
> > > the boot (trunk). If they get rotton they can leak gas fumes and you get
> > > the fuel smell while driving. Easy to fix too. If not that check all the
> > > rubber hoses associated with the fuel system. Or it could be something
> > > obvious like a carb leak.
> > >
> > > Larry
> > > 78 Midget
> > >
> > > (My regular computer is offline today getting an upgrade to a new Mac G4
> > > dual processor ;-)
> > >
> > > Jean-Francois Gratton wrote:
> > > >
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> > > > Hi listers,
> > > >
> > > > This is my first post to the list ..I have been reading you for almost
> > > > two weeks now.
> > > >
> > > > Well, I made the big leap of faith on the weekend and acquired my first
> > > > Midget.
> > > > It's a 75 and a daily driver. It's in good condition but will
> > > > eventually be a full restoration
> > > > in a year or two, if my wallet permits it.
> > > >
> > > > Please have a look at her I nicknamed her "Vicky"
> > > > http://www.jfgratton.com/midget/
> > > >
> > > > If you guys notice anything strange in the pictures of the engine lemme
> > > > know cuz I know
> > > > I'm having some carburation and ignition issues as well as a butchered
> > > > exhaust and EGR system
> > > > I'm waiting for my Factory Workshop Manual before I jump in and fix it
> > > > all. The smell of the
> > > > car is atrocious, you can't cruise in town it smells of unburnt fuel so
> > > > much.
> > > > So any help will be greatly appreciated.
> > > >
> > > > I also put up some pictures of a few cars I saw on the weekend that are
> > > > on a lot in my area
> > > > no brits though, they are a 63 Corvair, a Saab Sonnet and a 60's T-Bird,
> > > > have a look, they're in the
> > > > Daily Adventures section.
> > > >
> > > > Cheers!
> > > >
> > > > Jean-Francois
> > > > '75 Midget 1500
> > > > http://www.jfgratton.com/midget/
> > > >
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