dcoe problem 45

[woodyinperth]

hi first post so bear with me have 2 mk1 escorts just finishing of replica rs 2000 2ltr pinto running replica 45s have everything myself painting electrics im handy had it to a tuner cost $1000 and eventually took the car out and sorted it out myself well the problem is im running rich on number1 cylinder when I swap carbs number 3 cylinder has problem fault follows carb its pinto 2ltr how or what do you advise to get more air through one side of carb it runs ok but the plug gets blacked would be grateful for help

[Rallye Sport]

You say replica? are these the non genuine weber copies? haven't heard good things about them, either way webers can be fickled things... Get a hold of the speed pro weber tuning book, its a great bible... Either that or record all of your base settings and start winding the mixtures up or down, if it doesn't work you can just set it back to base. Fuel pressure can play a big part too, should be around 3-4 psi.
Out of interest who did your tuning here in perth?

[woodyinperth]

im also member rallye sport its only one side of the fajs bought from pro carb on e bay out of warranty as most projects are when finished the car isn't registered yet close only drove it up street seams to go ok just seams rich on tickover tuning done or should I say nono tuning by RACING PERFORMANCE WORKS (R.P.W) osbourne pk took it in befour Christmas I just wanted it set up he said carb was problem I cleaned it out re fitted problem with my brand new electronic distributor they welded bob weighth fitted coil pack they shut over chrissy my pride and joy had cover outside with bricks holding it on subsequently paint damage initially $850 now seamed to be no more than$1700 I said cant afford you took car home further cost trailor hire x2 $140 would I recomend them I wouldn't take my push bike there all I wanted was it to run like it did in1975 factory they were trying to map ignition any way had to pay over $1000 for nothing

[Rallye Sport]

Bit hard to follow there mate, sorry to hear about the tuner, had almost the same problem with BPT in wangara, seems no one is interested in doing carbs over here, just flash tunes and bolt on stuff. Try Escort road and race, he knows his stuff and usually gives advice for free...

[woodyinperth]

thanks for listening to me I will get it sorted have to I have my original escy on spit body work done fitted flared arches getting good at this she is going to be a mex your not going to belive me I bought the replica rs 2000 for $400 one owner 75 model log books 65000miles on clock absoulutly no rust with 1600x flow fitted love escys thanks

[Engine Guy]

Originally Posted by woodyinperth

hi first post so bear with me have 2 mk1 escorts just finishing of replica rs 2000 2ltr pinto running replica 45s have everything myself painting electrics im handy had it to a tuner cost $1000 and eventually took the car out and sorted it out myself well the problem is im running rich on number1 cylinder when I swap carbs number 3 cylinder has problem fault follows carb its pinto 2ltr how or what do you advise to get more air through one side of carb it runs ok but the plug gets blacked would be grateful for help

Each DCOE is actually 'two carbs in one'... each 'side' has it's own pilot jet, emulsion tubes, main jets, venturi and chokes.

I'd suggest that you remove the jets from each side, one at a time and check what size jets are fitted (pilot, emulsion tubes and mains - they should all be marked)

You'll probably find that there is an 'odd sized jet' installed.

Cheers
Engine Guy

[woodyinperth]

thanks for getting back to me that's what it is about im an ex electrician worked as service tech 30years plus so im not stupid I noticed when warm engine trying to fire on 4 but just not quit there as I pulled plug lead of pot1 and holding it just enough to create spark from lead to plug engine ran better think think went to bed in morning looked at plug gap on google .9mm funny gregorys manual .64mm so out all plugs cleaned reset fired up amazing its running better than befour got it warm tuned carbs by ear at about 1000rpm checked timing 12 dg its running mutch better left it over night in morning rum rum fired up spitted a bit but quickly settled down I think a collection of things was a problem ive just oil changed her and I need her on road with her private plate (LVX 943J) if that means something to you thanks for the reply im 67 old lotts experience to help kids out
im not shure if I should not recommend RACE PERFORMANCE TUNE
RPW BUT I SPENT $1000 ON NOTHING SO PASS IT ON AND $1000 IS A LOT AF MONEY WHEN YOU HAVE TO FIX IT YOURSELF

[Engine Guy]

Originally Posted by woodyinperth

thanks for getting back to me that's what it is about im an ex electrician worked as service tech 30years plus so im not stupid I noticed when warm engine trying to fire on 4 but just not quit there as I pulled plug lead of pot1 and holding it just enough to create spark from lead to plug engine ran better think think went to bed in morning looked at plug gap on google .9mm funny gregorys manual .64mm so out all plugs cleaned reset fired up amazing its running better than befour got it warm tuned carbs by ear at about 1000rpm checked timing 12 dg its running mutch better left it over night in morning rum rum fired up spitted a bit but quickly settled down I think a collection of things was a problem ive just oil changed her and I need her on road with her private plate (LVX 943J) if that means something to you thanks for the reply im 67 old lotts experience to help kids out
im not shure if I should not recommend RACE PERFORMANCE TUNE
RPW BUT I SPENT $1000 ON NOTHING SO PASS IT ON AND $1000 IS A LOT AF MONEY WHEN YOU HAVE TO FIX IT YOURSELF

Ok, seems you are finding the issues...

BTW, I am only a tiny bit younger than you. When I lived in the UK, I actually ran a business specializing in every aspect of complete restorations, (lots of old sports models and exotica's / race cars)

Cheers
Engine Guy