Posted by riverbend on August 08, 2008 at 17:42:35 from (208.160.33.24):
In Reply to: Engine tune-up posted by wallacedw on August 08, 2008 at 14:26:32:
I'm just guessing, but you did not grow up keeping some beater '50's or '60's car running.
Tools are pretty basic, socket set, 1/2" and 9/16" box end wrenches, spark plug socket, ratchet, straight blade screw driver, set of feeler gauges, ignition wrenches (the nut that holds the spring on the points is an odd size like 9/32" or 11/32"), flashlight and reading glasses (depending on your age).
You might want to read up on how a four cycle engine, carburators, and a distributor work.
Carbs have a few more parts, but they are fairly simple too. MOstly you need to make sure that the float does not leak, The needle and seat work right (open and close when they should), that all the small idle passages are clean, and that it is assembled and adjusted correctly.
Only work on one thing at a time. Get the ignition tuned up before you tear into the carb. That way you will have fewer things to look at to figure what went wrong if it does not work out the first time through. Do not be afraid to try, try, and try again until you get it right. It can be very gratifying when you do get it right.
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