TGIHC, Thank God I Have Carbs Options

[Ansbacher]

Wow, with all the D-Jet issues being posted lately and owners pulling their hair out trying to identify the problems to repair, I am very thankful to have two simple and reliable Dellorto carbs on my car. Yes, I would love the smoother experience of F.I. but wondering if it is really worth the aggravation.

Ansbacher

[SirAndy]

Apples and Oranges

Those D-Jet parts are 40+ years old. A lot of those problems can be traced back to old and brittle wiring.

I had the same amount of trouble (if not more) with my dual 40 webers on the 2056 than i had with the D-Jet on the 1.7L.

And i would never ever trade the FI on my 3.6L for carbs. There simply is no comparison. Like i said, Apples and Oranges
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[BeatNavy]

Those D-Jet parts are 40+ years old. A lot of those problems can be traced back to old and brittle wiring.

I agree. Anything (or anyone) over 40 that has been ignored is going to need significant maintenance (and perhaps cosmetic surgery). I replaced / rebuilt just about every D-Jet component including putting in one of Jeff Bowlsby's wiring harnesses.

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[Olympic 914]

Those D-Jet parts are 40+ years old. A lot of those problems can be traced back to old and brittle wiring.

I agree. Anything (or anyone) over 40 that has been ignored is going to need significant maintenance (and perhaps cosmetic surgery). I replaced / rebuilt just about every D-Jet component including putting in one of Jeff Bowlsby's wiring harnesses.

Runs like a champ now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

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Also have rebuilt two MPS units (to adjust off the car and easily switch out) messed with the AAR and CHT sensor. repaired the plenum, new hoses everywhere. Everything except a new FI harness. and if it becomes questionable I'll just pony up the bucks and get one.

Right now it starts easily, idles smooth, (if a little high) and runs great.
Wouldn't have it any other way.

Sure the carbs look nicer, the D-jet is crowded with a lot mysterious looking hoses and wiring. but it's stock and it works.

I like to show off by standing outside the car, putting the key in, turning it and it starts. no pumping of gas pedal and hoping it catches. just turn the key and it's running.