New 350i owner

[mrzigazaga]

In the early stages of my metering head issues it was suggested to me to convert to carbs but after reading that some of the capris that did this suffered a loss of power when they did away with the Constant fuelling of the K-jetronic and replaced it with carbs so i decided not to, Wouldnt this also be the case with the 350?..

[ralph350i]

mrzigazaga said:

In the early stages of my metering head issues it was suggested to me to convert to carbs but after reading that some of the capris that did this suffered a loss of power when they did away with the Constant fuelling of the K-jetronic and replaced it with carbs so i decided not to, Wouldnt this also be the case with the 350?..

Hi Ziga
I know nothing about k-jetronic mate, but if its anything like the lucas system then good luck mate and i,ll happily lose 20bhp as would much rather have a car that dont have old electric's that imo are a nightmare to find parts or fix, am sure alot will disagree, but for me its a no brainer.
In regards to performance mate, am pretty sure a carb set up with a cam can easy produce 220bhp so if anything it would be a better upgrade, but as you may have seen my main concern is not about the carb set up mate it more about the way the car has been put back together.

Ian ( mason) if i was you mate, i would go a pay your so called mechinic a visit as imo if that car had run correctly i would hate to think of the danger he would have put you in, sorry but PLEASE DO NOT USE HIM FOR YOUR SAFETY.

Regards

Ralph

Ralph

[Mike Brewer]

Hope you get it running ok with carbs.At the end of the day its your car.So i for one say good on you Cheers Ralph.Mike

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Ralph..Sorry dont mean to put a downer on it..I want you to sort it as much as anyone, I know what its like to have a wedge thats a frigging nightmare..When it gets sorted you will be well happy...I agree about the mechanic being used by Ian, He sounds like a right tt and should not be allowed anywhrere near a wedge..EVER!!..Good luck with it mate..Ziga

[ralph350i]

Mike Brewer said:

Hope you get it running ok with carbs.At the end of the day its your car.So i for one say good on you Cheers Ralph.Mike

Hi Mike
Cheers mate am sure it will and each to they own as they say mate.

And ziga
Mate please dont say sorry, not in anyway did you put a downer on it, it just my opinion regarding the efi and you could well be right mate, but hopefully this will enable me to get to them meets a bit quicker as could really do with some sun on the bald spot lol

All the best guys

Ralph

[ralph350i]

Hi Guys
Well its pissing down with rain, so not much to report really, the engine and chassis is ready for cleaning all gunked up and go, but have to go to the mother inlaws tomorrow, so will have to wait for next week, stil i did get the camcovers polished and just need to piant the groves black and job done



Cheers

Ralph

[Mike Brewer]

Looking good mate.what are you going to paint the chassis with.Keep us posted good luck tommorow....lol.Mike

[ralph350i]

Mike Brewer said:

Looking good mate.what are you going to paint the chassis with.Keep us posted good luck tommorow....lol.Mike

Hi Mike
Dont you just love the mother inlaw mate, she bloody hates me lol
Not sure what to piant the chassis with mate, but have seen some other stuff on here mate, i think its called P1??, any advise mate and hows your coming along??

Cheers

Ralph

[Mike Brewer]

Not brill .i am in the process of builing a front extention.if i am honest i never seem to have enough time to drive it at the moment.lol.Mike

[ralph350i]

Mike Brewer said:

Not brill .i am in the process of builing a front extention.if i am honest i never seem to have enough time to drive it at the moment.lol.Mike

I done mine about 3 years ago Mike and if i had the wedge i would have never had time as you say, good luck mate, a nice extension is always worth the effort.

Cheers

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Ralph..
Looking good mate...Ziga

[ralph350i]

Evening Guys
Well the carb and manifold have arrived and after a quick look it appears i need more parts, both water feeds are different and there's a number of screw in parts which i need to sort out and the cheap b*****ds dont even give you the screws to hold the carb down,, still i,ll try and order the parts in the morning and see if i cant get an overnight delivery so i can crack on with the install.
Have also been cleaning up the bottom of the engine and steering rack as it was covered in grease, which after a good blast with a hot water pressure cleaner it come up really well along with the chassis, so am very pleased as just need to start pianting.
So Here's a few picture's not great but you get the idea.


At last you can see the pipes lol


and have cleaned this area which just needs a little further cleaning to make good


Thanks for looking

Ralph

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Ralph..I hope you can sort this wedge out mate..You deserve a break for perseverance which i must add does pay off!!..POR 15 is good for chassis..Good luck..Ziga
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=p...
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=p...

[ralph350i]

mrzigazaga said:

Hi Ralph..I hope you can sort this wedge out mate..You deserve a break for perseverance which i must add does pay off!!..POR 15 is good for chassis..Good luck..Ziga
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=p...
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=p...

Hi Zig
If it kills me this car is gonna run mate lol and cheers for the links, just what i was looking for mate

Cheers

Ralph

[adam quantrill]

Ralph - what are you doing about the fuel pump - the EFI one being far too strong. Another part you can sell, though ;^)

[ralph350i]

adam quantrill said:

Ralph - what are you doing about the fuel pump - the EFI one being far too strong. Another part you can sell, though ;^)

Hi Adam
i have decided not to sell any of the parts as if at some piont i do sell the car i can then come with its orginal Efi system which i think would be a nice touch in years to come and the fuel pump has been sorted thanks to GV

Cheers

Ralph

Edited by ralph350i on Thursday 22 March 21:48

Edited by ralph350i on Thursday 22 March 21:49

[ralph350i]

Good Evening guys
Well started the install this morning and firstly started re-taping up all the wiring which took ages, then onto re-fitting the PAS pump etc and then pianted a few brackets, pullies etc which i,ll finish off tomorrow. then onto the install of carb and manifold which went very well, also installed all the water pump housings and just need to start attaching all the pipework, ie fuel lines and vacuum hose's etc unfortunately i have to go to my office in the morning as my blackberry will not forward the pictures that GV kindly sent me to my computer which i need to complete the install, still pretty close now.

Here's a few picture.





Thanks for looking

Regards

Ralph

[chapperssx]

Looking good there Ralph & well done for sticking with it mate, by the look of things you'll be roaring into summer with a big smile on your face

[mrzigazaga]

Looking good mate..Nice and shiny...Ziga

[JMF894]

You could eat yer din dins off that valley....



Jimbo