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Broke down this morning for a while.
Went out for a run and stopped on route to meet up with others.
Came to start up and the engine fired but with a loud blowback through the carb which it does from time to time. From then on it would turn over but with no indication it was even trying to catch.
The others went on and I phoned the AA.
Whilst waiting I took off the air cleaner to see if fuel was getting through. Noticed the electric choke butterfly fully closed then thought that as the engine was warm it should have been slightly open.
It was jammed closed, obviously by the backfire, and took pressure from both thumbs to clear it. Started fine and I had a quick run up to meet everyone at the start of our little drive in the country.
Steve
Went out for a run and stopped on route to meet up with others.
Came to start up and the engine fired but with a loud blowback through the carb which it does from time to time. From then on it would turn over but with no indication it was even trying to catch.
The others went on and I phoned the AA.
Whilst waiting I took off the air cleaner to see if fuel was getting through. Noticed the electric choke butterfly fully closed then thought that as the engine was warm it should have been slightly open.
It was jammed closed, obviously by the backfire, and took pressure from both thumbs to clear it. Started fine and I had a quick run up to meet everyone at the start of our little drive in the country.
Steve
GTWayne said:
How much more persuasion does one need? Bin that God awful feckin carburetor, NOW!
I will as soon as I get my current project on the road.
I have already fitted the AFR meter and it fully confirms how crap the carb is.
The readings are all over the shop.
I'm seeing 8 or 9 at tickover and part throttle.
10 ish in the cruise
And I have hit 20 under acceleration. This last one is not good as I could see a hole in a piston.
Steve
Have you had one of the heads of then? 
I wouldn't say starting is a problem but you do have to be skillful with the pedal for about a minute or so. After that it's fine. All these bad experiences with carbs - I think I've been lucky with mine. The only thing I need to sort is the stalling on hard braking and adding the aircon solenoid then I'll be perfectly happy with it. Runs great otherwise.
Rusti Evo said:
Neighbours probably like the improvement as much as me 
Russ, you are bordering on being TO considerate to own an Ultima. If you are not able to be a little more selfish you may well have your car confiscated. Now repeat after me; If you don't like it then you know what to do 
And for all those that say, "Oh, it's all ME ME ME with you isn't it?", you can do no worse than say,"well, yes, it is really, now feck orf or I will start my car"
GTWayne said:
Rusti Evo said:
Neighbours probably like the improvement as much as me
Russ, you are bordering on being TO considerate to own an Ultima. If you are not able to be a little more selfish you may well have your car confiscated. Now repeat after me; If you don't like it then you know what to do And for all those that say, "Oh, it's all ME ME ME with you isn't it?", you can do no worse than say,"well, yes, it is really, now feck orf or I will start my car"
Did you find out who adulterated your profile or was it just my computer?
GTWayne said:
now feck orf or I will start my car"
You're a total joy matey - please don't become boring and sensible like me 
But hang on a mo, whats this talk of nausing off the neighbours with nasty Ultimas - still a tad short on the db count down your way I reckon. Good news please????????????
Rusti Evo said:
GTWayne said:
now feck orf or I will start my car"
You're a total joy matey - please don't become boring and sensible like me But hang on a mo, whats this talk of nausing off the neighbours with nasty Ultimas - still a tad short on the db count down your way I reckon. Good news please????????????
Thevet said:
when's that gonna happen, oh my favourite learned one?
Next Wednsday lunchtime if all goes to plan :yesThevet said:
Did you find out who adulterated your profile or was it just my computer?
Strangely enough no, and am still clueless ( about the adulteration I mean ), but then again, stranger things happen at sea,........apparently?Rusti Evo said:
...please don't become boring and sensible like me
Now wait just a cotton pickin minute there Stuart, you have just bought an Ultima right? Not only that, but a y e l l o w one at that! And now you have the brass neck to claim that you are boring AND sensible, I don't think so old son, not by a long chalk. The only person that may be having the wool pulled over their eyes here is Tim, but that is only because being a vet, he spends a disproportionate amount of time with his head up sheep's bottoms ( being the consummate professional that he is of course ).GTWayne said:
Rusti Evo said:
...please don't become boring and sensible like me
Now wait just a cotton pickin minute there Stuart, you have just bought an Ultima right? Not only that, but a y e l l o w one at that! And now you have the brass neck to claim that you are boring AND sensible, I don't think so old son, not by a long chalk. The only person that may be having the wool pulled over their eyes here is Tim, but that is only because being a vet, he spends a disproportionate amount of time with his head up sheep's bottoms ( being the consummate professional that he is of course ).
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