Howdy guys,
Its been awhile but life as been busy as ever hence me not being on here much. But I'm finally being able to work on the Ranchero again and finding things the aren't right. I went to adjust my valves the other day since I had the slightly loose and got tired of the tapping, quarter turn fixed that. But I pulled the carb 2V gasket and its been leaking again. The car has been getting great gas milage, like 24ish mpg, but apparently the leak was just enough to "help it". Its been acting doggy, hence the leak. Anyhow, i replaced it today and we'll see how it works. Although I'm having doubts. It didn't want to start after me letting it sit for 15 mins. Hopefully it just needs to be tightened after "seating". If this doesn't hold, anyone got any idea how to seal an aluminum adapter plate to cast iron that doesn't involve removing the head?? I tried a softer gasket this time. Next time Its getting thick cork, then I'm out. Let me have your ideas.
Thanks guys,
Ryan
Its been awhile but life as been busy as ever hence me not being on here much. But I'm finally being able to work on the Ranchero again and finding things the aren't right. I went to adjust my valves the other day since I had the slightly loose and got tired of the tapping, quarter turn fixed that. But I pulled the carb 2V gasket and its been leaking again. The car has been getting great gas milage, like 24ish mpg, but apparently the leak was just enough to "help it". Its been acting doggy, hence the leak. Anyhow, i replaced it today and we'll see how it works. Although I'm having doubts. It didn't want to start after me letting it sit for 15 mins. Hopefully it just needs to be tightened after "seating". If this doesn't hold, anyone got any idea how to seal an aluminum adapter plate to cast iron that doesn't involve removing the head?? I tried a softer gasket this time. Next time Its getting thick cork, then I'm out. Let me have your ideas.
Thanks guys,
Ryan