Recent content by mtnphilosopher

Ooops -- forgot to check back on this thread. I was asking (poorly) two separate questions about two separate carb parts: 1) does the insulator block take a gasket on both sides? 2) does that pic of the slow cut valve appear to have the correct "gasket" in it (#74 on the parts list above)? I...

On its way, so now I can hijack? Are there are supposed to be gaskets on both sides of this insulator midplate thing? I rebuilt a couple of years ago, but didn't see any when I pulled mine off recently. The one from Lambcrusher that I'm sending your way has both gaskets, but wanna make sure...

Sorry so late to the game, but I have that spare insulator that goes between the TB and float bowl (thanks to Lambcrusher). If I'm understanding your dilemma correctly, the little portion of the insulator that corresponds to the float bowl channel is missing? Disirregardless, the insulator is...

You're a life-saver, Lambcrusher. Pm incoming

Thanks all, I'd prefer not trying to fab one myself, but if necessary, will give it a shot.

I've wondered the same. Might need to hit-up the machine shop that tig welded my intake manifold. Seems like he's the only guy in Boise who's still doing this stuff. I know it's not a major metropolitan area, but still -- one would think there are still some old school shops keeping these...

galley plug is here. This one has been replaced. if it failed, you'd see the oil:

Just a (couple of) guess(es), based on it's being on the passenger side: Oil galley "plug" (misnomer for sure) Side cover/push rod gasket Did it happen acutely -- like within a day -- or over time?

Also, not sure where to find the brass screws, even if I can make that plate work. I've heard told there is a place to order them, but can't remember where. The throttle body itself looks good, to my untrained eye, but if I need to be searching for an entire core carb/throttle body, so be it...

Hey all, Sorry for the delay, but have been trying to procure a new plate locally, to no avail. Been to all the old school garages and diminishing carb repair places, but it seems most have dumped their old Aisan cores long ago. I've straightened the problem plate as best as I can, but am...

its an '85, and who woulda thunk that the before and after would be so dramatic. Then again, it has been 2+ years. Any ideas on where to procure a new throttle body? I'll take that plate off and see if it's repairable/flatenable as well.

Reviving an old thread, in hopes that it may serve useful to others in the future. All has been well after my rebuild, with the exception of emissions issues and, more recently, an steadily increasing idle that has not responded to usual adjustments. The throttle felt sticky, so I thought the...

That's what I'm thinking, Kief. If memory serves, that groove on the front bearing is for the timing gear oiler. Brad

Thanks '65 -- I called Eric right before I got the last (gutted) pump, and he only has a seized one sitting on the shelf. Shane -- I am still in need. I have two brackets, so I'm all good there, but still need the working pump. I'll PM you, and thanks. Brad

I am now the proud owner of two smog pumps that, while they both spin freely, do so because they've been gutted. Being in an emissions testing county, this doesn't do squat, so I'm hoping to find a working pump and/or the giblets (vanes, carbon shoes, etc.) to (re)build one. If someone is...