Hi Dave, my 1850 has an occasional problem of the jet on the front carb being sticky. You can pull the choke; it starts fine but when it warms up it runs a bit rough. If you press upwards on the jet on the front carb there will be a click; and it will go back to its correct position. I've never found out why.
Tony.
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Re: Erratic idle (1850)
FYI, my carbs are the non-waxstat type. I'm going to pull off the carbs anyway and replace the gaskets with the black instant gasket type sealant so I won't bother to find out if there is a leak. If nothing else, it will eliminate the carb mounts as the source of any air leaks.
Alun, you forgot about the other 2 Pythons (the Terrys).
Karl, I replaced the breather tubes recently so they should be fine.
Alun, you forgot about the other 2 Pythons (the Terrys).
Karl, I replaced the breather tubes recently so they should be fine.
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1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB - a project car)
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Re: Erratic idle (1850)
Proper paper SU gaskets are the thing to use....with hylomar on the manifold side and a thin smear of grease on the other.
If that doesnt seal nothing will - you have distorted faces, probably on the carb adaptors.
That instant gasktet goey stuiff is that last thing you want anywhere near carbs....
Find the hiss with a tube in your ear. Then you will find out how to fix it.
Jonners
If that doesnt seal nothing will - you have distorted faces, probably on the carb adaptors.
That instant gasktet goey stuiff is that last thing you want anywhere near carbs....
Find the hiss with a tube in your ear. Then you will find out how to fix it.
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No I didn't!
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Jonners, you were right. There was an air leak with one of the mating faces of the carb mounts. I also take your point about the instant gasket stuff but it is only a problem if you use too much. I just did a thin bead so it will be fine. It will do until I get some solid carb mounts. I've put together a video and I've posted it to YouTube. Sealing the mounting faces of the carb mounts has cured the problem.
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1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB - a project car)
Former stable of SAY 414M (1974 Toledo), GRH 244D (1966 1300fwd), CDB 324L (1973 1500fwd), GGN 573J (1971 1500fwd), DCP 625S (1977 Dolomite 1300) & LCG 367N (1975 Dolomite Sprint), NYE 751L (1972 Dolomite 1850 auto) plus 5 Acclaims and that's just the Triumphs!
Check my blog at http://triumphtoledo.blogspot.com
My YouTube Channel with a bit of Dolomite content.
"There is only one way to avoid criticsm: Do nothing, say nothing and BE nothing." Aristotle
West Yorkshire Area Organiser
Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm at The Railway, 1 Birstall Lane, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JJ
2003 Volvo XC90 D5 SE (PX53 OVZ - The daily driver)
2009 Mercedes-Benz W204 C200 CDI Sport (BJ58 NCV - The 2nd car)
1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB - a project car)
Former stable of SAY 414M (1974 Toledo), GRH 244D (1966 1300fwd), CDB 324L (1973 1500fwd), GGN 573J (1971 1500fwd), DCP 625S (1977 Dolomite 1300) & LCG 367N (1975 Dolomite Sprint), NYE 751L (1972 Dolomite 1850 auto) plus 5 Acclaims and that's just the Triumphs!
Check my blog at http://triumphtoledo.blogspot.com
My YouTube Channel with a bit of Dolomite content.
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Re: Erratic idle (1850)
Solid carb mounts for your's are in stock Dave!
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James
Re: Erratic idle (1850)
Yes you did, you invaded Poland!xvivalve wrote:No I didn't!
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Re: Erratic idle (1850) - SOLVED
Excuse me, is this the right place for an argument?
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I've told you once!
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That's not an argument, its just contradiction.
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