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Re: My first post to the list

To: Chris Kotting <ckotting@core.com>, Jean-Francois Gratton <jfgratton@w3m.net>
Subject: Re: My first post to the list
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 11:45:41 -0700
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
References: <3997F455.278C1C20@w3m.net><39980116.8915C15@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu> <39980D3A.F65199FF@w3m.net> <39981707.688B62CE@core.com> <39981B0A.3339BAEB@w3m.net>
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.
>>
>> --Boundary_(ID_grqICdgyxvSvNwcNbzQASg)
>>
>> 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.
>> > > > >
>> > > > > --Boundary_(ID_M8mbRd3QCTVjndnaPSIFGg)
>> > > > >
>> > > > > 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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