Carby trouble 2f

[PATROLSNIFFER]

Ok my car is running like sheet . I suspect my carby is in need of rebuild or overhaul?? . Symptons are that it will not idle and requires choke to start . once running it seems ok when foot is flat (secondaries open?) but shudders coughs and farts when trying to drive at slow steady speed . Have sprayed carby cleaner through the unit and cleaned out the bowl etc . Oh have also changed fuel filter . Any thoughts as to what to check or can anyone steer me in the right direction in regards to fitting a holden or ford carby . Ie are adaptor plates available from repco or something . It is only a hack car and I have access to holden 6cyl carbies just need info on how to fit and any likely trouble . Cheers .

[muddy12]

There's a fuel cut-off solenoid which I think shuts off the idle jet when you turn off the ignition. If it's not working - it won't idle. You should hear it click when you turn the ignition on & off. If you can't hear it - check the wire going onto the top of the carb is live when the ignition is on...

[PATROLSNIFFER]

cause as the trouble seemed to occur between operation . So I am looking for a wire on top of the carby ? and where is the solenoid located . I am not near the car at the moment . I do recall a wire attatched to the top of the carby (motor side) when I opened it but other than unclip it I did not test or trace it . Thanks for the feedback

[muddy12]

The solenoid is part of the carb. If you unclipped the wire - that's probably the problem. Just clip it back on & your problems will probably be solved.

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

great stuff... i now know what that click is!

[PATROLSNIFFER]

When i say I unclipped it I dont mean from the connection at the end of the wire . It was just secured to the carb to hold it in place . Wikll check tonight or tommorrow and hopefully it is as simple as that to fix .

[PATROLSNIFFER]

the solenoid is definately the culprit . was getting power but was stuck . freed it up with carby cleaner and then crc and operated it many times on the battery to test it and all appeared ok . refitted and away it went . unfortunately after driving for about 50km in hot weather it failed again and still had voltage . Seemed ok again once cooled down . so deciding i need a new one i rang around and cannot seem to source a replacement???,can anyone tell me where i can get one . I am thinking that maybe i need to order as a genuine part from toyota??.

[simkell]

where about are you from. recarb on the sunshine coast should be able help

[PATROLSNIFFER]

Located in country S.A (Whyalla) .

[simkell]

The idle solenoide is used to cut off fuel supply imediately the key is turned off. for a short term solution you can cut the needle tip off to alllow fuel to flue, but you may experience a bit of run on when you turn the key off. I know we used to sell them when I worked at RECARB in QLD on the sunshine coast for about $50 bucks. There number is 07 5493 3788. they should even be able to organise frieght

[PATROLSNIFFER]

Ok cutting the tip off??.This may prove handy because the car is about 75km from home and to try to get it home how it is is a rougher ride than a gin with whooping cough . I am up at work and trying to source a replacement to fit before driving it home but dont know that it will happen . How much can I cut off and is it as simple as using pliers then re-opening the end ? .