SS320 Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Ok here is what happened. I fixed the first 'not running well' problem by replacing the inline fuel filter. It ran ok then, but after finding the sludge and muck inside the original fuel filter bowl, I thought I should run a kit through the carb. I took it to a mates place. He is a qualified mechanic and that's when I got the bad news... After pulling it apart and cleaning it, closer inspection shows the glass is NOT going to fit back over the float chamber. The housing is so warped it isn't going to fit now. I bought a brand new carb for a later model Datsun and got it fitted with a few adjustments to manifold, air cleaner etc. Now the car is rotten. It has no choke, it's hard to start and burns heaps more fuel. It takes ages to warm up and has some terrible flat spots. I just want my old nikki carb back the way it was so I can drive it again. I don't think I can straighten out the warped carb. I'm going back to my mates place this week to try and fix it with the new carb it but I thought some ideas from Ratsun may help! Here are some pics of the problem with the Nikki carb. 1 Quote Link to comment
kelowg Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 U could use a piece of sheet metal in place of the glass. Did that on a forklift(same carb u have), worked great. Or at least until u source correct carb Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 I would suggest a weber, I have one on my stock E1 engine and it runs great, the former owner of the vehicle put it on just before delivering it to me and said he should have done it years ago, a lot more power I think he said. Weber also has parts support, so that is what I would do. I do not know what happened to the stock carb that was removed, so that is not an option. :crying: Quote Link to comment
65L320 Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 X2 on the weber! Mine runs great! Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Just fit a new seal. It sealed before, so it should seal again. The seals are pretty thick. A Weber will burn more fuel and not run as good unless jetted carefully. which you can also do to the newer Datsun carb. Jets are available by ordering from Nissan. Quote Link to comment
66Fairlady Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 I have a spare E motor Nikki Carb for sale. 1 Quote Link to comment
SS320 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 I have a spare E motor Nikki Carb for sale. Yep. That could be just what I need. PM sent. Quote Link to comment
dp320 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 It looks to me like just the edges are bent and that they could be straightened. Quote Link to comment
KFunk740 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 How about if you take the carb to a machine shop / fabrication shop and see if they can make it work? It might just take a little bending and resurfacing. It's not like it's worth much as is, and you may mangle it more if you try yourself. Might be cheap and easy to have pros do it. 1 Quote Link to comment
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