Tony Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 No i didn't re-set the mixture but i did block the hole.......Re-set it is then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Someone wasn't taking notes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 A lot of notes to take mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 No i didn't re-set the mixture but i did block the hole.......Re-set it is then Let me know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 It's on, starts, but won't tickover and i've forgotten which is the adjuster..... Also i've noticed your unit and mine have different part numbers, does this matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 You get a long 3mm allen key and put it down the hole (I said you need to block up afterwards). Feel where it goes in and adjust slowly one way then the other until the engine sound hits the sweet spot (like adjusting the mixture on an old SU carb) like I showed you. or, set it to 2-2.5 co with a gas analyser. The fuel distributor I lent you will be near enough to test by substitution to help you diagnose the fault and enable your car to get about while you get your original one refurbished. Ken Mills Injection can set them up at his place and flow bench it on thier rig. Don't forget the test I mentioned about the auxiliary air valve operation i.e. it should have a hole in it when cold and no hole when warm (to enable a fast idle when the engine is cold) or the engine will be a bit rough when cold but ok when warm. On your car it was the part near the bit we replaced with black spray paint on it with a rubber hose connected to it! http://www.kmipetrolinjection.co.uk/ Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 btw your fuelling is k jetronic, NOT ke jetronic http://www.kmipetrolinjection.co.uk/Bosch%20K-Jetronic.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Problem i have is she starts, gets to tickover speed then dies? I have reomved the front hose from the auxilliary valve and there's no hole, assuming that's where it should be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Chances are that the auxiliary valve is shut closed. This should be open when the engine is cold to raise the idle speed and then should slowly close as the engine warms up (via 12v at the electrical plug that operates a bi-metallic strip that closes the hole). If you warm the engine up to operating temperature and the engine idles fine and accelerates OK then chances are this auxiliary air valve is the fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 It won't run, it just starts then cuts out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Even with the throttle held part open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I haven't tried that yet...... I'm thinking about getting another distributor and a new set of injectors so all the fuel system has been dealt with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 btw your fuelling is k jetronic, NOT ke jetronic http://www.kmipetrol... K-Jetronic.htm Is this the best place to get a recon distributor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Yes. If you send them the fuel distributor (with the metering flap), injectors, control pressure regulator & auxiliary air valve they can calibrate it all to each other in 1 go to the point where you just bolt it all back on without even having to set it up with a gas analyser. I am pretty sure the auxiliary valve on yours is duff. Try the start but with holding the throttle plate open. If it runs fine with the engine warmed up then this is definately the culprit, especially when you said there was no visible hole through it when looking through the hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I've ordered some new injectors, is that going to be a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Should be ok. Did you do that test with the injectors spraying in the coffee jars to check spray pattern and volume of glow (volumetric test) ? Good luck hope the new injectors sorts it but I am sure the auxiliary air valve will cause cold start low idle stall problems. Hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 No, i removed one and looking at the condition i decided to get new ones and be done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Next issue...... Whats the best/ safe thing to use to get paint off the leather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Repaint the leather instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I think the leather will be fine once i get all the crap off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89mustang Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Brake cleaner is pretty good, try it on the seat back or somewhere hidden first though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Thanks, I'll give that a gentle try..... I also got a phone quote to replace the roof liner today, the unseen quote was between £250 and £400 I said it's a Countach not a coach, how big do you think the roof is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamithUK Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 It's probably not the size but the cutting & fitting to make it look good - an experienced persons time is normally the most expensive part of a job, but it saves you having to learn all the mistakes if you were to try it yourself. ttfn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I know i need to pay for the experience but i was surprised how much given the size of the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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