eyesore Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Well, the Hitachi on Eyesore finally went south. (leaking gas internally.) It's going to be at least 3 days to get a rebuild kit, and a new carb is a special order part. I have to drive it To Denver Monday. Soooooo, I have the '84 Brat... Would the Carb from it (EA-81) work on Eyesore? (EA-71) Or Mick, do you perhaps have a rebuild kit or a spare EA-71 Carb? Someone please help? Gotta get this thing roadworthy in 5 days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 hey, remember me? I left a message sunday! I'll call you today found a carb kit, can have it to YOU tomorrow! $20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesore Posted May 12, 2004 Author Share Posted May 12, 2004 Jeeze, sorry man I totally forgot. Mom did give me the message. I've just been so busy getting ready for the move and all. Where'd you find the kit? it's for the EA-71's carb, right? I have already gone ahead and had my local parts store order a reman Carb. $186. Probably a good idea anyway, just not sure if it will get here in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 call me asap 515-771-1239 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 don't worry about it now, he's just going to put on a rebuilt when he can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesore Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 O'reilley's is awesome. Said the Carb would take 3-5 business days, and It came in this morning! Thanks for the help, Subiemech & Mick. I think the gods of moving are smiling on me. I hit the road for Denver Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 So you got a rebuilt carb? Did you trade in your carb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesore Posted May 15, 2004 Author Share Posted May 15, 2004 Yeah, $50 core. Upon closer inspection, I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did. Just totally used up. (and the water passage looked horrible. I guess I need to do a coolant flush!) Would have liked to have kept it & tried to rebuild it, but really need every penny right now. Also got some new NGK's that are going in tomorrow. The store computer recommended .032 gap, that sound right? The FSM says .028 to .035 so I'll go with .032 unless one of you gurus tells me otherwise. BTW, The car has got POWER now! (well, as much as an EA-71 can have power.) Throttle response is up 100%. Amazing. Seems to want to idle a little high, though. (about 1400rpm's) Idle screw is as low as it will go. I figure it just needs to get run in a little? Other than that, Huge improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 My rebuilt carb runs real rough until it warms up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Set your choke. Sounds like your idle up isn't functioning well. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 How do you set the choke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 from most I have seen, "turn the dingus on the side" for me it works, so I don't mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 The Dingus on the side refers to the black round device that says mixture on it? On my carburetor (California version), it is riveted in and cannot be adjusted. I have heard that some people drill out the rivets and readjust the internal spring, but that is well beyond anything I would attempt to try. Anyone ever tried to drill out the rivets and try adjusting the internal spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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