Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 11:39:59 -0000 From: "SimonJ" <menopsam.com> Subject: Re: Thanks SimonJ re 99 running rich
> > I think you were right in saying that it is most likely a worn jet and > needle. Prob is the jet seems to be permanently fitted with no means of > removal. > The jet is pressed in. Workshop job to change. > So I improvised and inserted a thin washer between the original washer and > the needle holder, thus dropping the needle into the jet by a fraction and > hoping it would compensate for jet wear. Hey presto! it worked and brought > the adjustment range back into the middle and the car is running much > better. > Kewl! > One other problem is a sudden stagger upon lifting the throttle slightly. I > think this is probably due to the deceleration valve since its little > diaphragm seems to have gone hard. Is this item available ? either > separately or as part of a service kit ?. > You can get all parts from any decent carburettor specialist. If you are anywhere near Preston, try Bert Houlding, he has pretty much everything in stock. > Many thanks for your reply and advice > Glad I could help.
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