fordcapri1980 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I gave my carb a clean. Put it all back an now how do I tune it? Weber 32/36 on 2.0 pinto Any help please An also how does choke cable an water choke link together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmatt4 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 wind mixture screw all the way in wind out 2 1/2 turnes warm engine up get it to idle then wind the mixture screw in slowley till it starts to stumble then wind out 3/4 of a turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordcapri1980 Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Thanks which mixture screw. Isn't there a couple of em? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Only one idle screw on the primary barrel, any other adjustments will be mechanical for idle speed and choke on off points. Cable and water choke don't mix, you run one or the other. If you wanted a cable choke you should have got an Escort GT version of the carb. To get the water choke working you will need to connect it up to the heater pipes using a tee into each line, if you just hook it up to one of the heater lines the choke will only work when the heater is on, you may need to use restrictors in the choke lines to keep the heater running right, the choke only needs a small amount of flow to work. I have seen them hooked up to a cable but it wasn't tidy, I have also seen the water part removed and replaced with an electric one from a jappa carb and that worked real well. The rest of the tuning is done on a dyno to get the main and secondary jet sizes bang on, you can do this with a proper dyno or if you have some experience with this type of mod the bum in seat dyno and tail pipe color can get it done to, it just takes time. MAKE SURE YOU TIMING IS DONE FIRST AND THE ENGINE IS WARM AND THE CHOKE IS OFF BEFORE YOU DO THE IDLE MIXTURE, yes I'm shouting it's important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordcapri1980 Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Ok thanks il start with timing then haha... the capri has a choke cable but carb is setup with the water choke so ill just use that one..... I was trying to fuddle with the idle mixture screws see if that worked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordcapri1980 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 sorted timing ect,,, carb stil backfireing an not idling/ when i start it up it runs for a couple seconds an then dies /or fuel catches fire, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbie Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 sounds like your timing is out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmatt4 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 does it run on 4 cylinders when it starts? have you checked the float levels and is your firing order correct. just trying to sort the basics first normally a backfire out the carb is a lean thing have you checked for vacume leaks split brake booster or pcv valve hose. How did your issue start did it just happen or gradually get worse over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 RE choke you want one of these, DGAV (the A stands for aqua/water choke) manual conversion kit. before i conveted to bike carbs i was going to get one for my 32/36 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Weber-carb-MANUAL-CHOKE-kit-32-36-DFEV-DGEV-DGAV-DGAS-/360156151004?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53dafabcdc&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROG Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 sounds like you have yourself a pretty awesome barbeque, I'll bring the beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 You are running the right firing order for the kent? 1243 (rotor turns anti clockwise) and not the normal 1342, Ford did all sorts of odd shit with firing orders on their V8's to. You might need to run through the tappets to or it could be a sticking or burnt inlet valve or even a vacuum leak, all can cause back fires through the carb. Re timing, it needs to be done with the vacuum line disconnected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Oh, can I bring a + 1 to the BBQ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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