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Re: [vSAAB] Re: Resurrected carb overflow (float presumably)

On Jul 10, 2009, at 7:47 AM, Derek wrote:

> You should have a tube on the carb overflow nipple. Black stiff
> plastic which comes out to the inner wing, the large hole in the
> suspension tower, and secured with a tie to the cross bar. Overflow
> can happen when the engine suffers from heat soak after switch off,
> fuel expands a bit and seeps out down the tube.

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As I mentioned in my previous post I finally started up the 96. After running for 20 seconds or so I noticed fuel spewing out the top of a nipple on top of...
Zach
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Jul 9, 2009
4:25 am

... A thorough cleaning of the carb would certainly be in order. There might be hardened varnish inside the float bowl AND in the needle and seat that the...
Andy Peterson
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Jul 9, 2009
5:56 am

... Use Google to find D & G Valve Manufacturing Co. They're still in Stoneham MA from what I can tell. A Yellow Pages search gives four listings at the...
Andy Peterson
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Jul 9, 2009
6:13 am

... FoMoCo on a 1972 or 1973 engine. ... Previous owner put an electric pump on there. don't think there's a regulator, will have to take a look. ... How will...
Zach
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Jul 9, 2009
4:00 pm

... Grose jet is a needle & seat replacement with a ball rather than a slide valve. Main jet is non-serviceable on the MoFoCo as is the throttle shaft. ... ...
William 'Chip' Lamb
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Jul 9, 2009
4:23 pm

My experience with carbs is fairly limited, too, so please forgive me in advance for what is probably a stupid question... IĀ get that the "wisest" plan of...
Eric P
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Jul 9, 2009
5:33 pm

Well one approach would be to rebuild another carb and have it on the shelf ready to go in, if and when you have problems with the current carb. At the very...
Alfred Tirella
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Jul 9, 2009
5:55 pm

... High pump pressure could be a problem. ... If you take the top off and remove the pivot pin on the float, you can look at the needle tip and see if it is...
Andy Peterson
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Jul 10, 2009
4:25 am

Main jets can be changed. Several sizes fitted to various FoMoCo carbs. You should have a tube on the carb overflow nipple. Black stiff plastic which comes out...
Derek
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Jul 10, 2009
12:48 pm

... MAN: Marcia, I promise I'll give up smoking any day now. WOMAN: Give it up now, John, or our relationship is over! NOW! You can do it. I dare you to take...
Trollhunter
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Jul 10, 2009
1:07 pm

... By 1972, venting fuel vapors into the atmosphere violated emission laws. No American version has ever had a vent tube to the inner fender (wing). On...
Andy Peterson
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Jul 10, 2009
5:51 pm

The fuel pressure regulator did the trick. Used the Holley 12-804. Nice little device. Definitely the shiniest thing under the hood...I think I need to rub...
Zach
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