Gerard
I stand corrected about the vapor line. (Actually I'm sitting at the
moment, but you know what I mean...) <grin>
The crankcase vent line still seems wrong, based on the diagrams I'm
working with to convert my 1500 to the dual SUs, but I could be
misremembering. I'll take a look this evening.
Chris
Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:
>
> Chris,
>
> On the '75 , that line runs down below the battery tray, not above the
> battery. The vent the the valve cover is correct except that there is
> normally a tee in it that goes to the ZS.
>
> Gerard
>
> At 1:18 PM -0400 8/14/00, Chris Kotting wrote:
> >I took another look at the pictures on the web page, and it looks like
> >your evaporative emissions controls (the carbon canister and the
> >associated plumbing, some of which is the stuff in the boot that Larry
> >was talking about) are missing/mangled/DPO'ed*.
> >
> >For example, there should be a loop of steel tube running along the
> >firewall above the battery, which I don't see, though I think I detect
> >the clips for it. I think the crankcase vent is wrong, too.
> >
> >Also, where is the cooling system expansion tank hiding? I'll try to
> >scan in some relevant diagrams and send them to you in the hope that
> >they'll help.
> >
> >Chris Kotting
> >ckotting@core.com
> >www.corecomm.net/~ckotting
> >
> >*Explanation of DPO'ed. Dreaded Previous Owner, usually referring to
> >some bit of poorly thought out or poorly executed "repair".
> >
> >Jean-Francois Gratton wrote:
> >>
> >> This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> >>
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> >>
> >> Interesting that's just the part that I suspect to be faulty because the
> >>tube that comes out of it is just dangling and not plugged into anything.
> >>Another thing I noticed is a hole in the top rear of the Intake manifold
> >>that's been plugged in a weird fashion, seems like a backyard "do it
> >>quick" job. I suspect the dangling hose used to be connected
> >> there somehow. The other real nasty item I noticed is the air filters
> >>are just clogged with dirt I'm sure the mixture is'nt right because of
> >>that. I'm gonna take some close up pics of those items at lunch and post
> >>them on the site. Your feedback will be appreciated.
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> JF
> >> 75 Midget
> >> http://www.jfgratton.com/midget/
> >>
> >> Chris Kotting wrote:
> >>
> >> > The carbon canister is part of the system that captures gas fumes and
> >> > gets them to the carbs to be burned, rather than vented to the
> >> > atmosphere. The EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) on your car is long
> >> > gone, if you're running headers.
> >> >
> >> > Another thing that can make the carbon canister belch gas fumes is a
> >> > loose or not properly sealing gas cap.
> >> >
> >> > Jean-Francois Gratton wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> >> > >
> >> > > --Boundary_(ID_ndoms6JnAK7dpfDnifxXfA)
> >> > >
> >> > > Answers to everyone:
> >> > >
> >> > > The twin SU carbs are a modification as I am in Canada!, I live in
> >>Montreal,
> >> > > Quebec
> >> > > If anyone is in the area I sure would like your opinions on the car
> >>if you
> >> > > can come and see it. There does'nt seem to be any leaks from the carbs
>I
> >> > > would tend to believe its more the "carbon canister" ( that's the
> >>EGR isnt
> >> > > it? )
> >> > >
> >> > > About the engine fires, from past experience as a truck driver I
> >>carry a fire
> >> > > extinguisher in the trunk at all times. Fire could catch quite fast
> >>too as
> >> > > there is a nice little header right below the intake manifold
> >> > > ( another modification ).
> >> > >
> >> > > As for the color I'm still debating, back to original red, keep the
> >>matte
> >> > > silver, or add a clear to the matte silver. ...hmmmm?
> >> > >
> >> > > > Good thing your middle name isn't Rex or your last name Head!
> >> > > Excuse my french but I dont get it!
> >> > >
> >> > > JF
> >> > > '75 MIDGET
> >> > > http://www.jfgratton.com/midget/
> >> > >
> >> > > Larry Macy wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > > > Well the first thing I notice is the twin SU setup. This is
>definately
> >> > > > the way to go on the 1500. I guess this also indicates you don't
> >>live in
> >> > > > the US. In the US we had the single ZS POC for a carb. Or if you
> >>are in
> >> > > > the US, you got the best carb setup ;-)
> >> > > >
> >> > > > As for the fuel smell, check the rubber hoses on the passenger side
>in
> >> > > > the boot (trunk). If they get rotton they can leak gas fumes and
> >>you get
> >> > > > the fuel smell while driving. Easy to fix too. If not that check
> >>all the
> >> > > > rubber hoses associated with the fuel system. Or it could be
>something
> >> > > > obvious like a carb leak.
> >> > > >
> >> > > > Larry
> >> > > > 78 Midget
> >> > > >
> >> > > > (My regular computer is offline today getting an upgrade to a new
> >>Mac G4
> >> > > > dual processor ;-)
> >> > > >
> >> > > > Jean-Francois Gratton wrote:
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> >> > > > >
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> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > Hi listers,
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > This is my first post to the list ..I have been reading you for
> >>almost
> >> > > > > two weeks now.
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > Well, I made the big leap of faith on the weekend and acquired
> >>my first
> >> > > > > Midget.
> >> > > > > It's a 75 and a daily driver. It's in good condition but will
> >> > > > > eventually be a full restoration
> >> > > > > in a year or two, if my wallet permits it.
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > Please have a look at her I nicknamed her "Vicky"
> >> > > > > http://www.jfgratton.com/midget/
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > If you guys notice anything strange in the pictures of the
> >>engine lemme
> >> > > > > know cuz I know
> >> > > > > I'm having some carburation and ignition issues as well as a
> >>butchered
> >> > > > > exhaust and EGR system
> >> > > > > I'm waiting for my Factory Workshop Manual before I jump in and
> >>fix it
> >> > > > > all. The smell of the
> >> > > > > car is atrocious, you can't cruise in town it smells of unburnt
> >>fuel so
> >> > > > > much.
> >> > > > > So any help will be greatly appreciated.
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > I also put up some pictures of a few cars I saw on the weekend
> >>that are
> >> > > > > on a lot in my area
> >> > > > > no brits though, they are a 63 Corvair, a Saab Sonnet and a 60's
> >>T-Bird,
> >> > > > > have a look, they're in the
> >> > > > > Daily Adventures section.
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > Cheers!
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > Jean-Francois
> >> > > > > '75 Midget 1500
> >> > > > > http://www.jfgratton.com/midget/
> >> > > > >
> >> > >
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