Re: KPack's 1954 Panama

Posted by DavidPackard On 2020/9/5 20:23:51

Kevinpackard, may we start with you identifying which carburetor is installed. It should have a Carter WGD 2102S as Howard identified, but after so many years ? I think we can all agree the plugs indicate a rich mixture, which may result from several 'non-standard' carburetor conditions. Incorrect float level height, and/or the 'needle and seat' valve not sealing are the two most common. I would also think with that rich of a mixture the engine would be prone to stalling, and have a distinct fuel odor. Using the published idle mixture screw starting point . . . so many turns from the seat . . . will get you in the right ball park, and will surely not be wildly rich. Once you track-down the adjustment specifications I would double check that the idle mixture screw adjustments are 'close'.

The WGD is not an overly complex carburetor. You read the training manuals and then ask the questions, before you have 47 pieces in a coffee can. There are a few special tools required to do a complete rebuild, but I bet, based on the condition of the plugs, the real problem will likely be easy to find. Again, let's start with the mixture screws and go from there.

dp