Re: WGD carburator with a mind of its own

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2011/1/28 13:01:31

John, Thanks for answering Jerome's question . As usual your advice is very good as is O_D's. I suspect that the float is too probably set too high or the needle and seat is leaking also. If the car can be started with the choke plate open it is likely getting too much gas and the poor mileage might indicate a vacuum leak somewhere. I adjust the carb on my Packard using a vacuum gauge which in this case would also show a vacuum leak if one is present if the reading is low. I tap the gauge into the small plug on the intake manifold which is probably present on this Packard also. Where you are in Holland adjusting for altitude above sea level will not be a problem so shoot for 18 In/hg.!
Attached is a just one link explaining how to read a vacuum gauge. A very simple but invaluable tool!http://www.classictruckshop.com/clubs/earlyburbs/projects/vac/uum.htm
tot zien!