Re: Micheals Problem

["Joseph M. Shaw, II" <MikeIIDC@domain.elided>]

RIK D DESJARDIN wrote:
> 
>    Say,  I have a stock 2bbl from 1977 Scout 345 that worked great when I
> last used it.(I replaced it with a 4bbl)  If you want it to try I'll send
> it to you.  If it works keep it and send me the problem carb.  If it
> doesn't work for you send it back.
>     When I was looking over the 4bbl manifold before installation one of
> the soft plugs on the underside of the intake manifold had a small hole
> caused by rust.  You've checked all the normal stuff, I guess we have to
> think of the bizarre stuff.
>      Another thought check the engine to body ground, maybe add an engine
> to body ground.
>      I feel like were just grabbing at straws.
> 
> Rik DesJardin
> RikOFWA@domain.elided
> 
Rik

Thanks for the offer of the carb-I will let you know if I need it-still
want to try the other suggestions before we go to the trouble of
shipping.  
Oddly enough, when I had my intake manifold off, I noticed that two of
the "soft plugs" on the underside had small rust holes in them.  I
swabbed JBWeld all over them, capped tham with quarters, and swabbed
more JBWeld over the holes, as well as the other two plugs just for
safety sake.  I was hoping this was part of the problem, as I could see
soem kind of lean-rich ratio mix being thrown off and causing this, but
now I don't think that was it.
Thanks for the suggestion, though!  Good to know I'm not the only one
that has these weird things happen!

Michael