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Time to start ordering parts


N2MY2002

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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.

 

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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...

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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... 

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but I have this...

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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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