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Good short explanation, but I'm also going to add that the charcoal canister makes the vapor system a closed system. If you eliminate...
Mar 25, 2024
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It collects vapor from the gas tanks and periodically vents it into the carburetor. In general, the venting is usually controlled by...
Mar 25, 2024
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Nice looking rig! Check if the tanks are properly vented. My 85 dual tank has the vent going to the charcoal canister.
Mar 23, 2024
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I think dropping one of those keepers has to be one of the worst moments of terror for a backyard mechanic. It has to be close to the...
Mar 23, 2024
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LOL, True! I had rags covering all the oil return holes in the head so it could have been much worse. I saw it fall off down the drivers...
Mar 23, 2024
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A couple of things that have helped me find lost pieces, 1 a pair of 4.0 readers and a flashlight, I found a carbureator jet,thrown into...
Mar 23, 2024
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Thanks Rick, clearly this is the answer. The valve stems are 11/32 as they should be so it has to be a valve retainer/lock mismatch. I...
Mar 23, 2024
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I use a small magnet to control the placement on the valve.
Mar 23, 2024
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I found out the hard way years ago that the valve spring locks' taper (official name) needs to match the taper of the retainer. No...
Mar 23, 2024
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Make sure you're installing them correctly. If those keepers are too big, they're probably for a BBC. or another make. All SBC valve...
Mar 23, 2024
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Rick, they are the two part cone lock/keeper that attach to the valve ends holding valve spring retainers. I'm replacing the valve...
Mar 22, 2024
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Rebuild it,put a cable operated choke on it. Done. Edit. Lookie what I found https://www.carburetor-parts.com/choke-kit-cu1445
Mar 22, 2024
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Yes. Your choke is missing. This might get you started but it will need a rod and works better with the little cover. Might have to hit...
Mar 22, 2024
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I'm having a heck of a time finding the correct size 305 valve spring retainer sets. I ordered from Summit and the Jungle Place but the...
Mar 22, 2024
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Video would help. What have you changed most recently before this problem started? My first thought is: 1) Exhaust leak 2) Spark plug...
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