John Scott Posted November 22, 2000 Share Posted November 22, 2000 I don't know whats going on for sure. My truck needed some waranty work and had to drive the Z for a few days. Nasty cold so I drained the oil and put in some watery 5w30. I've been waiting for the new rear metering block so I dreaded putting it back together the way it was. For the 4th time I blew out every passage with carb cleaner, and noticed a really small nick in the top of the block where the bowl seals. I burnished it back out and put it together, threw in some big jets... 5:30 AM Acura on my tailpipes all the way to I-25. Dusted him off on the on ramp, and punched it for old times sake. No hesitations, misses, nothing but great gforce! All day long I would give it hell just to hear it wind up to 7K again. 2 casualties, my original 85 alternator fried and the cheapie chrome thermostat housing started leaking. Luckily my job was only about 15 or so miles from NAPA. New parts and it runs like a charm. Anywhere in first exploads the rear tires. Rolling on in 2nd is a kick at just the edge in and out of traction. Cold days are just like nature's intercoolers. So what happened to my carburetor?? Could a little nick ruin the bowl seal ruining the metering? Fianlly worked out a blockage? New block is on the way. I'm still baffled. JS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 23, 2000 Share Posted November 23, 2000 Ah the mysteries of carburetors... I'm glad I'm not the only one with a tempermental fuel system... Mike ------------------ "I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!" mjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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