OK, so I am a 'newbie' to the list, so howdy everybody. I have been
watching the discussion about adding a PCV valve.
I've had a devilish time trying to get my 1725 Series V to idle
properly and while still offering good acceleration performance. It
seems that I can get it to idile nicely by using my UniSyn and my
Colourtune to adust things properly, but then the performance really
lags - in fact, pulling out the choke on hard acceleration does
wonders - so it's obviously starving for petrol when I put my foot
in. When I tune it ro run desperately rich at idle, it then runs
great at speed but naturally idles like a pig - I have to 'idle' it at
over 1500RPM(!).
I have proper (by the tag #) brand-new Stromberg's (I purchased them
while in the UK a few years back) with good diaphrams, and a 'working'
original PCV valve with original flame trap (cleaned), a non-vented
oil cap, and the dashpots are filled with 30wt. I've installed a new
intake gasket (including the stainless 'slipper' plate) and checked
the intake joints for leaks (the old 'pump sprayer full of water'
method - fairly effective, usually). All seems OK. I am stumped,
though not the first time, I assure you!
Any clues as to what may be amiss?
Also, is there a source for the original PCV valve, or another which
will provide a suitable application? I am guessing maybe the one I
have isn't up to snuff...
(BTW, you may be interested in my car's history: It was purchased new
in Rejkavik, Iceland by a US serviceman, and the dealer prep included
stripping out the interior and applying pitch (tar) to the entire
interior - floors, inner rockers, tunnel, battery box, shelf ...
everything, then re-installing all the carpets, etc. They also coated
the full underside, as well. It has done wonders in halting the rust
bug, as mine has very little - just a few tiny bubbles at the bottom
of the front wings - with over 140,000 on the clock!)
Kevin McLemore
Series V - #B395015623 - Carnival red - black int - disc wheels.
Options: O/D, H/T (red), chrome wheel trims, sun visors, ammeter,
reversing lamp, rear seat cushions, Kangol seat belts, Fiam air horns
(original dealer install).
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