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Does anyone know what I can get rid of to clean up my engine? I have an 89 with a carb. I was working on it today and I was just looking at all of the extra crap on this engine. It looks like a mile of vac lines and a few things that I really have no idea what they are for. I would like to just strip all of the extra junk off to make it easier to work on and also look cleaner.
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Carb'd festiva's are like another language to me so I can't give any real advice on your question but I've heard many stories that when a carb'd festy starts acting up, it's very difficult to get it worked out, so personally I wouldn't tamper with it
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do the weber swap and get rid of ALL that crapComment
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That carb is computer controlled. It can only be completely replaced. Don't attempt to alter anything on that carb or you will render it unworkable. Do a search for Escort or Weber conversions.Comment
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I'm glad I checked with you guys before I started ripping stuff out. I'll check into the Weber thing. Thanks!Comment
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You need another carb for sure, if you want to rip that stuff out. I have a weber 32/36 on my Festy. Had it on a B3, and is now on a B6.
If you get a carb, you only need vacuum to the disty and brake booster, and fuel to carb. You will need an adaptor for the carb/intake. Member "Rocketman" has adaptors, or you can make your own.
If you need assistance doing a carb swap, you can PM me and I will try to help with any Q's you may have.Last edited by drddan; 03-10-2014, 11:16 AM.Dan
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my 89 Festy also has a B6 from a 87 323 bored .030 over with the head being ported and polished and oversized valves I did the weber swap with a 32/36 carb and the Rocketman adapter and EGR delete plate with the aspire exhaust manifold and a full 2' 1/4 exhaust and a 18" glass pack no cat or resonator, my questions is what size idle jet would be best in my Festy. the ECU is completely disconnected and removed and all the crap on the firewall. check out my pics. hit me back when you canComment
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Idle jet ...I would try 50, 55, or 60, and work from there. I think that is what comes in them and usually run good with those.
Go to "Racetep" or any Weber site and check the weber set-up adjustments that should be done IN THE CORRECT ORDER,
The fuel mix is self dianostic by the number of turns in/out on the mixture screw....AND NO you do not use the screw to adjust lean/rich conditions!
The screw, by how many turns in/out TELLS IF YOU NEED LARGER OR SMALLER JETS. It is not an "adjustment screw"
1 1/2 -2 turns out...period! Use the jets to change this .... if needed to get the 1 1/2-2 turns out.
Good luck, and pm me if ya feel the need!Dan
Red 1988 Festiva L - CUJO
Black 1992 Festiva GL Sport - BLACK MAGIC
I'm just...a little slow... sometimes:withstupid:
R.I.P.
Blue 1972 Chevelle SS-468 C.I.D. B'nM TH400-4:56 posi-Black racing stripes-Black vinyl top-Black int.
Black on black 1976 Camaro LT-350 4 bolt main .060 over
Silver 1988 Festiva L
My Music!
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