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Re: Weber woes

To: "James Dowling" <jimdinalameda@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Weber woes
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2003 14:59:33 -0600
Cc: spridget list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Jim,
         Yes, most often the stock fuel pump has too much pressure. An 
inexpensive "test" is to use some small vice grips and partially squeeze 
the line. Get thee a pressure regulator. About 30 bucks at Napa, etc.
         Peter C.
Assuming a 32/36 DGV 2 barrel down draught.
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At 02:27 PM 3/10/2003, you wrote:
>While I am waiting to hear back from the Weber tech, I thought I would ask
>the group. This thing is still running rich. I checked float level and am
>about to start changing jets but thought I would ask first. Which ones?
>Shouls I start with the idle jets? And what about fuel pump pressure? The
>parts guy said that might be it. I am running the stock mechanical. Does
>anyone know what the pressure is one it? Symptoms are, it runs great but can
>smell gas. Main problem is black in tailpipe, black plugs and when shut off
>for 10-15 minutes it is really hard to start, it is flooded after just
>sitting. Cold starts are great and choke seems to be working properly. With
>gas here at $1.75 per, this is driving me poorer! BTW, it's a 1500 w/header
>and hot coil. TIA,
>Jim
>79 Midget

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