Those with Modified Engines and Original Carb

[Sensei]

It should, but I make no guarantees. Most of the mods only effect WOT performance, unless you are running a highly modified engine that might need idle circuit modification. In that case, I doubt you are concerned about smog inspection anyway.

 

[Peer81]

Hello Chris,

My carb is leaking fuel past the little bolts (with epoxy) I installed earlier. Are you using special fuel resistant epoxy or not? Now I have all winter to fix the problem
Thanks,

Greetings Peter

 

[Sensei]

Putting epoxy on leaking plugs is like smearing tar on a leaking roof. It might work for a while, but it is bound to leak again.

When I do this repair, I combine it with opening the fuel passages for higher fuel flow potential. I remove the old pressed in plugs, precision drill (open) the fuel passages and tap (thread) the holes. I then cut a about a 1/4" long piece of stainless steel threaded rod, and slot the end of it for a flat head screwdriver. I then coat the threads with epoxy (JB Weld or equivalent) and screw them into the holes to make a permanently sealed repair.

God bless, Sensei

 

[Peer81]

When I do this repair, I combine it with opening the fuel passages for higher fuel flow potential. I remove the old pressed in plugs, precision drill (open) the fuel passages and tap (thread) the holes. I then cut a about a 1/4" long piece of stainless steel threaded rod, and slot the end of it for a flat head screwdriver. I then coat the threads with epoxy (JB Weld or equivalent) and screw them into the holes to make a permanently sealed repair.

God bless, Sensei

Did the same thing but two plugs (or rods) are leaking. But I'll see what the problem is

Looks like JB weld works alot better then the epoxy I used within the treads. Found somebody here in Holland who sells it so I'm going to use that. Thanks!

Greetings Peter

 

[EC_BG124]

Very interested, PM sent.

EDIT...

Aparently my PMs arent sending... What I wrote was -

Hi,

I wrote a lengthy PM but apparently it didn't send... Hmmm

Anyway, If you'd be interested in making a few coins I'd really appreciate someone who knows what they're doing rebuilding my Q-Jet. I just brought home my 81 and it's running really rich, to the point of having fouled plugs. I'm going to go through the whole CCC manual, but a fresh carb will make a good start. If you're interested, please reply with your address and what you need from me to start. my email is ec928nc AT hotmail DOT com. Thanks.

 

[Barry08]

Results

Any feedback on the e4me carbs on modded engines?



Barry

 

[Sensei]

I have built a few of these carbs for forum members but it seems, most, including the first one I started the thread about, were sold to people with "project" cars that never happened.

This has been a bit frustrating for me because I wanted people to use the carb and report on it publicly. Also, I always explain to people that I put every carb I build on my own car and test drive it before I ship it to them. That means the carb should be installed and used fairly soon, not stored for a few years, while the residual fuel in it turns to varnish.

81Batmobile has used his and commented on it. I did build a couple for forum members recently, one of which was for GerryLP, and I know his car is roadworthy, he just has not had a chance to install the carb yet. hopefully we will hear from him soon.

God bless, Sensei

P.S. I am not accepting any new carb work right now, but I would be happy to advise anyone looking to do the work themselves.

 

[GerryLP]

What a coincidence!

Just today I was swapping the carb on Gail with one I had Sensei modify for me. And all I can say is WOW!

The only adjustment I made was the idle, for I have a XE-268H in her motor, and prefers 600 RPM in drive over the stock 500 RPM.

Clumsy me, I leaned on the EGR Bleed Solenoid, and cracked the plastic manifold onto which the EGR hoses hook. So I had to glue it.

But then later, I took Gail for a spin, and one unexpected improvement over my Vette stock carb was the ease with which I press the pedal. It almost feels like a new car in that respect.

Another thing I noticed is that she has more pep -she spun past 3K RPM like nobody business, and the seat of the pants feel was much improved.

On my lap around town, I placed the transmission in 1st gear, and about 3,800 RPM's I noticed she didn't want to switch gears when I placed the stick on 2nd, But I dis not re-adjusted the TV cable travel thinking that it would be the same (this replacement carb is an L81 carb. In automatic, the tranny functions fine.

So tomorrow I will adjust and go for a 4th of July ride. I should be able to report back soon.

Chris, thanks for the gasket. It save me time away from the auto parts store.

GerryLP :cool

 

[motorman]

most of the time all these carbs need is different secondary rods to richen up WOT. that is the change that GM made between Q jets for SBC vs BBC