Carburettor adjustment

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Author Message   stan Seymour New User Username: rollanut Post Number: 2 Registered: 7-2012 Posted on Saturday, 18 August, 2012 - 02:40:    The exhaust on this car (1986) shows and smells as though the carby is set for a very rich mix.. Is there a way for an amateur to improve this?? stock standard twin SUs Cheers Stan   Nigel Johnson Frequent User Username: nigel_johnson Post Number: 87 Registered: 12-2008 Posted on Saturday, 18 August, 2012 - 05:49:    Hi Stan, have a look at the air filter first. Regards, Nigel.   Mark Aldridge Frequent User Username: mark_aldridge Post Number: 80 Registered: 10-2008 Posted on Saturday, 18 August, 2012 - 09:00:    Stan check for flooding, we have had float problems with my sons 1982 Spirit; cured by changing the floats which were half full of petrol. Also check the timing,if the car is new to you. Ours burnt its exhaust valves ,we think ,due to retarded ignition and 95 octane fuel. Mark   David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 1128 Registered: 4-2003 Posted on Saturday, 18 August, 2012 - 09:28:    Welcome to the forum Stan, I suggest you get acquainted with the free resources available to you through the R-R/B Technical Library. To access the Library, use the following link: http://rrtechnical.info/ You will find this resource very useful .   Roderick Waite Frequent User Username: rodwaite Post Number: 60 Registered: 1-2012 Posted on Saturday, 18 August, 2012 - 17:26:    I posted a reply to this, and it's disappeared! This is a test to see if it happens again! Rod Waite   stan Seymour New User Username: rollanut Post Number: 5 Registered: 7-2012 Posted on Monday, 20 August, 2012 - 02:47:    Funny thing!!! I thought I had made a second submission to this thread--and it's not here either! So here goes.. Thanks ALL for your help.. NIGEL---new filters were fitted a while (250ks) back MARK---I have been using 98 oct --NOW i am changing to the LOW oct to see if that improves things.. OK -I'm dumb-where does one get new floats??please?? DAVID--thanks for the advise--sure is lots of STUFF there. Is there a known SU specialist in Brisbane?? Cheers Stan   Peter Talbot Prolific User Username: squerryes Post Number: 133 Registered: 7-2010 Posted on Monday, 20 August, 2012 - 03:45:    Stan Go to: http://www.auto-carbs.com.au/carburetor-repairs-brisbane.html - or call: 3391 2433 Peter   Peter Talbot Prolific User Username: squerryes Post Number: 134 Registered: 7-2010 Posted on Monday, 20 August, 2012 - 04:09:    Stan - more info: Auto-Carbs Automotive 103 Norman St. East Brisbane QLD 4169 (07) 33912433 www.auto-carbs.com.au Peter   stan Seymour New User Username: rollanut Post Number: 7 Registered: 7-2012 Posted on Monday, 20 August, 2012 - 14:29:    Thanks Peter Stan