SPITTING CARB - 914-6 all stock, Need assistance - please see latest post to this thread Options

[ctc911ctc]

1970 - 914-6 All stock

Got the car off the rack after a 1 year clean up documented here:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...3371&st=100

- tightened the lugs, check one more time for leaks.......

Car started first try, backed out of the driveway and went around the block

Drive strong.....very strong......

#2 cyl-carb is still 'spitting' definitely not backfiring. Chasing this through my trusty guide:

https://www.performanceoriented.com/special-procedures-1

See "notes" section

Seems that when I performed the Lean Best Idle procedure #2 failed during the procedure......the diagnosis within the document states that either the path in that carb #2 is blocked or the jet is the wrong size - my bet is a clog......though the carbs were very clean when I got the car.

There is a little noise from the right side, that in a 914-2L 4Cyl would be considered quiet, my hope is that it is not valve noise and may be exhaust leaking......did I tighten the heater manifold small nuts????? dry.gif

Carb advice sought from those that have chased a SPITTING Carb

[rgalla9146]

I just started (6pm) my dead stock 6 after it sat outside since 11 am in 35 degree
temp.
Ignition on, fuel pump running, pump gas four times, hand throttle full up.
Started quickly and raced to high RPM, I immediately moved the throttle
gradually down, engine speed reduced and continued to run smoothly.
After less than a minute I was able to push the throttle fully off allowing the car
to idle as normal.
The hand throttle is the choke with these carbs.
There is no other cold start mechanism, except for your right foot.
With sufficient gas and coordinated hand throttle, good results should happen.
With time you will become better at judging how to respond to outside temp and
hot or cold engine.

Cary have you determined what venturies, mains, idles, air corrections and
emulsions are in the carbs ?