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Old_Mt_Isa_Boy
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« on: May 18, 2013, 06:09:52 PM »
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Just spotted I am missing one of the breathers in my Carbies. Do I need 2 or is one fine. If I need 2 has anyone got one? Thanks in advance.

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« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2013, 05:50:06 PM »
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G'day Wayne,

Sorry for the slow response... didn't see the post. The breathers in the photo are the fuel bowl vents. They are needed to allow the fuel bowl to breathe properly. The carb will run without them, though from memory if they are pulled out then the vents are under the choke plate when the choke is shut... not the end of the world, but not great either.

The vents are a press-fit. One of the main causes of them coming out is when dodgy overhaul shops use acid baths to clean carbs (to get rid of dirt, ready for nice shiny replating), or when ultrasonic cleaning is used too heavily (local cavitation is caused at some parts of the carb, eroding it). Ash (from the FX/FJ forum) has recently had the same problem. Far better to clean with kero/thinners and put up with a bit of residual carbon smudging (IMHO) than the have sexy shiny carbs with loose fittings.

Did you get the carbs profesionally cleaned or overhauled? If so, would be interested in a PM of who did the work (to compare to Ash's horror story).

My main worry is that the other carb may also be loose - grab the vent and give it a bit of a pull with a pair of pliers. If it comes out on the road, it may well get sucked all the way into the cylinder  Angry.

Not likely to find a replacement/spare part for the tube alone - you would need to replace the air horn. I may have a spare air horn at home - give me a PM if you are interested.

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Harv (deputy apprentice Stromberg fiddler).
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« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2013, 06:03:20 PM »
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I recently advertised a Stromberg, and then couldn't even give it away. It's a later model but may be compatible. I'll check tomorrow. If you want it you're welcome to the whole thing for nix.

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« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2013, 06:07:57 PM »
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Just checked my photos, air horn is different but the vent looks the same.
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« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2013, 07:21:01 PM »
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funny, I have 2 bog stock carbies here that I am pulling apart and I happen to have 2 of what you want, but do u only need one? If you need one, consider it yours for nuttin and PM me with your address and I'll send it off tomoz. They are not bent and are in great condition.
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« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2013, 07:22:25 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2013, 07:32:23 PM »
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Crumps,

If it's a single-barrel Strommie going cheap, I'm interested - send me a PM if so.

Sorry for the hijack Wayne.

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« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2013, 09:57:32 PM »
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This one Harv !
http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,22914.msg140203.html#msg140203

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« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2013, 01:15:51 PM »
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Problem solved. Thanks to every one for their help.

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Wayne b
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