Re: KPack's 1954 Panama

Posted by kevinpackard On 2020/12/7 23:45:11

Anthony - Thanks! I'm learning a lot about carbs right now....starting to make sense.

Don - the pin in the picture is the pump check needle, like David was saying. The kit comes with a replacement that doesn't fit my model. The kit covers many different models, so my guess is that it fits something else. The original needle "looked" to be in good shape so I put it back in. I do believe there is a new needle and seat assembly in the kit....haven't quite gotten that far to confirm.

I did not take out any of the pressed in plugs. The kit does not have any replacements in it and I wasn't sure if they were supposed to come out or not. I really don't want to have leaks afterwards.

David - That diagram is really helpful to illustrate how the accelerator pump works. I knew what it did but not hot it did it. That's very helpful to know.

I have the original ropes still in place between the fenders and wheel wells. They are now mostly black though....woops. I may still make side panels and cover them with carpet, and if I do that they won't be seen. Haven't decided on that yet.

-Kevin