| [GMCnet] Re: It was not a cracked intake- it was the carb. now what? [message #369256 is a reply to message #369244] |
Fri, 25 March 2022 10:15   |
jimk
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If your going to run a Toronado carb, your fuel consumption will be high
unless you replace the Power valve.
On Fri, Mar 25, 2022 at 8:04 AM James Hupy wrote:
> If you are separating the throttle body from the float bowl, there is also
> a screw in the near exact middle of the throttle body pointing upwards from
> the gasket surface between the throttle body and manifold. That screw is
> frequently loose and contributes to carb base warpage and fuel leaks. Don't
> ask me how I learned this one.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
>
> On Fri, Mar 25, 2022, 7:56 AM John R. Lebetski
> wrote:
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>> There are 2 “hidden” screws in the primary throats. Don’t pry anything.
> If
>> primary plunger is stuck down, spray in there as best you can. To
>> remove it it needs to be free. You push down with finger and side step it
>> it it pops the retainer out. To reinstall get rods in jets and depress
> with
>> finger while reseating the plastic or phenolic retainer.
>> Remember only “2 fingers tight” mounting the carb to avoid warping.
>> --
>> John Lebetski
>> Woodstock, IL
>> 77 Eleganza II
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