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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,810 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
Picked up my '74 2.0 this evening after getting a new set of EMPI 40mm's in place of the Weber Progressive that was on there when I bought the car last year.
Wow. It's like a different car. I was expecting a little better throttle response and less gurgling/flooding, but here's what I found: No gurgling or stumbling at all... big difference there. Instantaneous throttle response Quicker throttle take-up - I think the cable has less play than before. This is the biggest change and one I'll have to adjust to... I found myself revving to 3K RPM to get rolling in 1st gear. Got to get used to a softer touch. Smoother running at idle and throughout the rev band Big difference in sound.... this one I wasn't expecting. With the single Weber, there was a lot of burping, popping, etc, sounded pretty mean. Now it's got a deeper, throatier, smoother howl. Didn't touch the exhaust, but I swear there's a big difference in the sound. Can also hear the carbs sucking air at times. All of this is more impressive since I was driving home in 30-something degrees. The Weber carb had major issues with cold temps, due to fuel condensing in the intake runners. My mechanic also changed the trans fluid. So far I've only driven it ~10 miles on a scenic drive home from the shop. Hope I get another drive this week, although they're predicting snow... which means heavily salted roads. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Oh, and here's my "ask": My mechanic had a very hard time getting the carbs dialed in. It's running rich right now, but he said the engine doesn't seem to like when he leans it out. Can others please share tuning/setup/jet sizing/etc. tips for my setup? It's new EMPI 40mm carbs on a stock 2.0 motor, for street use. Much obliged, and happy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,810 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
After bringing her home last night, I figured she ran so well in the cold (and with snow predicted Friday, didn't want to miss a chance) that I'd drive her to work today.
But when I walked up to the car, I noticed a small puddle. Under the FRONT. Brake fluid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) It's a slow drip that probably started on my way home last night.. I had to make one quick/sudden stop. Appears to be coming from the vicinity of the Master Cylinder, dripping from the dirt shield below there. Didn't drive it to work... but here's a question: If I top off the brake reservoir, is it safe to bring it the ~3 miles to my mechanic's shop? I'm afraid how much more fluid will have leaked by the time I get home from work today... |
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En Garde! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 13,729 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
If I top off the brake reservoir, is it safe to bring it the ~3 miles to my mechanic's shop? I'm afraid how much more fluid will have leaked by the time I get home from work today... Don't sweat it. Totally safe so long as you never need to stop. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) Play it safe and get it towed, or jack it up and remove the cover and fix it in your garage. Replacing a master is not hard to do, but it does take some time, especially to bleed it all firm again. As to jetting, I don't know where the stock EMPI 40s start. Do you know if you are fat at idle, or at revs. Zach |
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