Time to start ordering parts
What I knew I needed. A carb. I was not about to rebuild something I have no idea what its all about. But which one? A call to Steve at Bluntech gave me an option for a slight upgrade from stock. Sure that 38/38 Outlaw has a nice ring to it! I take one of them. Then, it was off to see what I actually did buy. Since this a totally different animal than the E30, there learning curve would be a bit steep so I was just looking for plug and play. Well, that was not the case. I did receive the carb in good condition and with its parts.
The picture on the Redline website showed more parts such as the correct spacer needed to clear the new 38mm barrels. Ok, so I took of the old spacer only to find an oval on the intake mani instead of the 2 holes. I thought I would have to hog out some new diameters but with research, I read there there was an upgradable intake that looked just like the one I had. A bit of a reach around, under the intake reviled that I had a Cannon intake. Score! What other goodies do I have to need an upgraded intake. This is what I started with...
BTW, my Weber kit DID NOT include the 38/38 spacer as pictured in the ad from redline. The original linkage would not work with this new carb. I had to order that separately. .
Well, I was thinking, why not try it on for size...only to find out that my linkage will not work and the and the U joint that I thought was included was not. Until I figured out how to work the linkage, I decided to connect it up and see if I can get it started just outta the box. Gave it a crank....no start. My car has not run in at least a year so not too big of a shock, A little diagnose and I had no spark. Once I replaced, timed, and gapped all ignition components, it started 1st crank! I did not adjust the carb and idled excellent. Once I received the linkage from IE and the U joint from Pegasus, I was able to drive it for the 1st time and with good power. But all isn't well as the new linkage rubs on the heater hose.
I believe its suppose to be like this...
but I have this...
Im looking for a solution now for the hose. I just wanted to share my upgrade and what I have learned. In my situation, the carb worked right out of the box. Tuning is next and also to find out exactly what is in the carb.
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