fuel delvery options, d-jet vs carbs Options

[orangecrate]

I'm finally getting closer to getting the Cruel Mistress on the road . (Read I'm putting things together instead of taking them apart) I'VE dumped a ton of new parts in this rig and alot of time and energy. I want to actually use it as I believe it was designed for, a touring car. Like several thousand mile trips. AZ to WA. Hwy 1. The Rockies. Million Dollar Hwy. Road trips. Engine rebuilt. Trans refurbished . New brakes, bearings,etc. Mechanically in very good shape. Electrical Eh the light and signals work and wipers. My concern is being stranded somewhere by my 50+ yr old FI. D-jet. In terms of reliability, would I be better off to run carbs and if so what setup? She's a 72 1.7 ,stock motor. If I stick with the Djet , what spares should I take? What are your thoughts on converting to Mega Squirt to control the FI?? This is not a high end build. Thanks for your thoughts , insights and time. Robin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[ctc911ctc]

On the Road Experience

1. Extra Relay for the Fuel Pump - know that the pump SHOULD make noise for 2 seconds once the key is turned If the cabin heat fan works, you can switch this relay with the fuel pump
2. Ignition Switch - only when it is raining hard, or below zero and you only have a light jacket will this fail - know this symptom - no spark but everything else works => ignition switch
3, When you are hill climbing and the car is hot and you stop for a Nehi Grape Soda, when you try and restart it may just not start. There are a few issues (yes more than just the position of the fuel pump) that in my experience cause this. Just finish the soda, enjoy the scenery and wait 20-30 minutes. It will start and will never tell you why it would not. This can be a real tail chaser.......yes, this happened to me in a car where the pump was in the Frunk.......10 below and with a date........sigh.....I still need therapy.
4. bumps - you can feel pebbles on the road in this car, limit the drive-per-day to 300miles, after 300 miles that the sport-feel-fatigue can make you wish for a sloppy driving mid 60s Cadillac
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[orangecrate]

On the Road Experience

1. Extra Relay for the Fuel Pump - know that the pump SHOULD make noise for 2 seconds once the key is turned If the cabin heat fan works, you can switch this relay with the fuel pump
2. Ignition Switch - only when it is raining hard, or below zero and you only have a light jacket will this fail - know this symptom - no spark but everything else works => ignition switch
3, When you are hill climbing and the car is hot and you stop for a Nehi Grape Soda, when you try and restart it may just not start. There are a few issues (yes more than just the position of the fuel pump) that in my experience cause this. Just finish the soda, enjoy the scenery and wait 20-30 minutes. It will start and will never tell you why it would not. This can be a real tail chaser.......yes, this happened to me in a car where the pump was in the Frunk.......10 below and with a date........sigh.....I still need therapy.
4. bumps - you can feel pebbles on the road in this car, limit the drive-per-day to 300miles, after 300 miles that the sport-feel-fatigue can make you wish for a sloppy driving mid 60s Cadillac
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Experience is a great teacher. Rather painful at times,but those are the lessons you remember eh! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)