

| Subject: | Carb Icing? ('68 SP) |
| Date: | Wed, 3 Jul 1996 09:23:46 +1200 |
Hi Volks, I had some problems on my way to work this morning, which I suspect may be due to carb icing. Can anyone confirm/deny that these symptoms add up: The van: '68 with Single port 1600 upright, reconditioned last month (No preheater hose to air cleaner) The weather: Just above freezing, heavy rain showers (Snow over ~800m, I'm at sea level) The problem: Fine at startup. Short warmup (late for work...) After a few minutes, misfires followed by stall at lights (checked electrical connections- noticed frost on intake plumbing below carb) After a short wait with engine off, restarts, runs, still misses at medium-high revs Rest of trip to work (half hour) the missing gradually diminishes and van will run at my normal 55-60 mph. (on arriving at work the intake is still frosted) Does this sound like a reasonable diagnosis? If so then I guess I should try to find the parts to reconnect the preheat hose: The tube from tin to air cleaner is just that, isn't it? What is the flap on the air cleaner supposed to be connected to? From my '71 I recall a cable but not what should be at the other end of it (some sort of thermostat?). Thanks for any help offered! W. begin 777 WINMAIL.DAT 3>)\^(@```1``!``"`````0`!``$` ` end
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