I’m getting ready to reassemble a W-1 carb and noticed there is a slight bend in the metering rod. Is this normal? If it is normal does it matter which way it goes on?
I’m pretty sure it’s a 684s because of the flat rod that runs up to the choke if that makes a difference.
BTW it’s going back on a 1940 216. Thanks for the help
Dr Goodpliers (the evil twin of Mr. Goodwrench) has been working on your carburetor.
The metering rod should be perfectly straight.
Acquire a plastic hammer, and a hard flat surface. Roll the rod on the flat surface, and tap it with the plastic hammer until straight.
Jon.
Good carburetion is fuelish hot air The most expensive carburetor is the wrong one you attempt to modify. If you truly believe "one size fits all," try walking a mile in your spouse's shoes! The Carburetor Shop
The first Quadrajet carbs that I went to school on in the mid-1960's had small brass primary metering rods that just hung loosely in the jets. After a few thousand miles they started running rich. We found the metering rods worn undersize, and egg-shaped, oversize holes in the jets, caused by the swirling action of the fuel flushing through them and the rods rattling around. Rochester solved the problem by adding a small tension spring to the metering rod holder that made the rods drag the sides of the holes and stop free-floating. Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
Jerry - Carter started using springs on the metering rods in the 1930's.
Jon.
Good carburetion is fuelish hot air The most expensive carburetor is the wrong one you attempt to modify. If you truly believe "one size fits all," try walking a mile in your spouse's shoes! The Carburetor Shop
Thanks Jon, When I tried to start it I found out the fuel pump had also given up.🙄 Now it’s apart on the bench waiting for the rebuild kit. I guess there is always one more thing.
Fuel pump went back on tonight and I got her started. No flooding of the rebuilt carb and I was able to tune her by ear and she starts easy! Thanks again for the advice!
