Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 20:50:33 -0400
Reply-To: David <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
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I've watched this thread for the past couple days and seen some great
responses.
I did, however, want to remind us of a discussion that I thought was
brought up by Dennis several years back about the wear difference on an
engine with carbs vs fuel injection.
From what I remember, it was seen as a better thing for FI based on the
idea that the full WASH of fuel on the cylinder walls on startup wasn't
washing away the protective coating of oil on the cylinders.
I'm remembering my old carbureted vehicles and how the engines seemed to be
worn out with even less than 100k miles...burning through lots of
oil...having to use thicker oils, smoke out the tailpipe etc. Although
these were American cars bought in the 70's (a dark time for the US auto
market).
Maybe the archives would pull up that discussion...
Dave
85 GL Baby Bus (that when head gaskets were done @ 145k miles the decision
was made that the wear didn't necessitate new rings or rebuild...)
On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 12:48 AM, A J <flavanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
> I am looking at a van it is an 83 or maybe an 84 but it is water
> cooled,and it seems to have been converted to dual carbs from the fuel
> injection. Im not sure if such was available factory so I am wondering if I
> am going to be in for a bunch of hassles? It doesnt looked butchered or
> anything but it is weird to open the hatch and look at dual carbs with
> little individual air filters and a connecting rod connected from the
> accelerator linkage to a long pivit rod that connects both carbs. Im not
> positive but it kind of looks like a dual carb setup that would be on an
> aircooled.
> With just a quick look around it seems like some of the wiring and "boxes"
> that are on my 87 arent on this at all. Was told it did run fine but has
> been sitting. Am I asking for a whole big bag of troubles if I do go on and
> buy this van?
> I personally wouldnt have a concern about the carbs other than would they
> be more of a hassle and is there a power loss/increase. Can anyone
> enlighten me with the pros and cons with this setup? Im thinking without
> the electronics all over the engine it may be a more reliable,less costly
> motor to care for but Im just guessing. Any input/opinions appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> A J
>
