mikerajjers
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Hi all,
I've finally registered my S3 109 FFR so have begun tinkering.
First on the list it that it smokes like a chimney, I thought it was the fuel mixture being too rich. Set about adjusting the screw but found it does absolutely nothing whichever way I turn it and however many turns. I've added photos at idle and with some throttle. Any ideas what the problem could be?
Image with less smoke - idle (less than 500rpm)
Image with loads of smoke - throttle
My carb is a Zenith 36IV, it had the plastic screw cover, but it had obviously been tampered with in the past.
There also seems to be some kid of smoke (tiny amount) in the engine bay when pressing throttle, which I think is from the manifold to exhaust join. Photo also added, looks like there are some smoke deposits
I reckon the carburettor could do with replacing and I've bought two old unit off eBay which I plan to rebuild. I've never rebuilt anything before, but there is a good article with instructions in Land Rover monthly so thought I'd give it a go.
Any thoughts or pointers anyone may have are much appreciated.
I've also added a photo of my new door lock...spent about half an hour drilling the old one out as the previous owner didn't have a key for it...and there was no lock on the other door.
I've finally registered my S3 109 FFR so have begun tinkering.
First on the list it that it smokes like a chimney, I thought it was the fuel mixture being too rich. Set about adjusting the screw but found it does absolutely nothing whichever way I turn it and however many turns. I've added photos at idle and with some throttle. Any ideas what the problem could be?
Image with less smoke - idle (less than 500rpm)
Image with loads of smoke - throttle
My carb is a Zenith 36IV, it had the plastic screw cover, but it had obviously been tampered with in the past.
There also seems to be some kid of smoke (tiny amount) in the engine bay when pressing throttle, which I think is from the manifold to exhaust join. Photo also added, looks like there are some smoke deposits
I reckon the carburettor could do with replacing and I've bought two old unit off eBay which I plan to rebuild. I've never rebuilt anything before, but there is a good article with instructions in Land Rover monthly so thought I'd give it a go.
Any thoughts or pointers anyone may have are much appreciated.
I've also added a photo of my new door lock...spent about half an hour drilling the old one out as the previous owner didn't have a key for it...and there was no lock on the other door.
