Timing belt refitting

[reborn]

The needle valve must be sticking if fuel is coming out of the discharge nozzle. Carbies dont just "stuff up" like that.

Hey Andrew, We dont want to add another variable to the mix - being the new manifold and webber and would like to see it run with the current carby first.

Is it easy enough to check out the needle valve? I will have a search for carby threads and see what has been put up about this... This carby has been sitting dry on the car with no use for over 7 years btw - this wouldnt help the seals etc.

We are certain the reason it backfired was because we did not get our marks right however were sure they are right now. We have good spark too btw.
Lucas

[gtimk5]

Hey Lucas, it is pretty easy to remove the carby top in place. 5 screws, accellerator return spring and choke wire or hoses. Thats it and off the top comes. The needle valve is screwed into the top. If its been sitting for so long, chances are it has stuck in the open position. A slight tap and blow through and see how you go there mate. Be careful with the top gasket as they are getting hard to get.
Cheers, Andrew

[Jmac]

Im 100% sure you dont need to touch the cam belt , however now that you have and you are sure the timing is right ( cam timing) swap number 2 with 3 lead on your dizzy, you might be 180 out on the Aux shaft. remember number 1 is always across from 4 no matter what or where the dizzy is sitting but 3 and 2 you can mix up.
Good luck mate.