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    Carburetor issue?

    I have an 88LX. Ive gone through and searched, searched searched for this drat carburetor problem

    I know my EGR valve is having issues, So that was dealt with accordingly. The car stumbles and farts around when you barly press the throttle. then just DIES right around 3K rpm. I lubricated all the linkages thinking it was that. I also replaced the plugs and wires. Cap looked new so I left it alone. I was getting a code 16 and 28 all EGR related. I pulled the vac line and made sure the EGR valve was closed. Only things I think it could be are a coil or the carburetor itself at this point. Im about half a step form beating the carb off this car and throwing an EFI B6 in it.
    Previous:
    1991 GL. (01' ranger lights!) P/S,A/C Sold to Mum.
    1990 auto. hacked up rally toy.
    1988 5 speed. The pile
    1993 5 speed.
    1995 5 speed aspire. Gutted for the 90' auto.
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  • #2
    feedback carb

    This is a feedback carb and has a mind of its own. I tossed it for a Weber from festiva motorsports. The problem is the non standard carb flange. Too bad there wasn't an aftermarket intake manifold. As for me, I am still waiting on my custom throttle cable from Florida to continue my twin carb project.

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    • #3
      Well you wouldnt just be throwing an EFI in it. Thatd be a bit more involved.Have you checked the spark from the coil? Does it appear weak if you did? The carb itself could need a rebuild. I believe theres a diaphram in there that goes bad.(Others with more knowledge of carbs will correct me if Im wrong)
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      • #4
        Yeah i noticed the rather ODD base plate to these carbs. I have Half the nerve to yank it off the intake and see what I can cook up with it. I did note that the old plugs were indicating a lean situation. I pulled the fuel line off, cranked the engine while holding it in a jar. It showed to have a decent spray of fuel.

        Im aware of having to make/replace the entire harness and changing the fuel tank or putting an inline unit in. Wiring doesnt bother me. carburetors Do. The carb itself is pretty black on the inside, and the linkages were pretty well gummed. I cant see through the float bowl glass either. I did alot of cleaning to it and oiling, but stil wishes to not co operate with me.
        Last edited by sedat; 01-08-2010, 07:01 PM.
        Previous:
        1991 GL. (01' ranger lights!) P/S,A/C Sold to Mum.
        1990 auto. hacked up rally toy.
        1988 5 speed. The pile
        1993 5 speed.
        1995 5 speed aspire. Gutted for the 90' auto.

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        • #5
          You need to put your location in your profile. Might be someone close by thatd be willing to lend a hand.
          Search Master - Honorary Member of Midwest Festiva Inc., Gulf Coast Chapter

          Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
          - Unknown
          I don't like superstitious people. They're bad luck. - Serge A. Storms

          If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style.
          - Quentin Crisp

          God, please save me from your followers!
          - Bumper Sticker

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          • #6
            Here is a link to a thread about a good carb for the festiva:

            http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ighlight=weber
            Dan




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            • #7
              Ok. I'm In perris, CA, Near Riverside. I'm also familiar with the weber 32/36, I just have to make this one work for another week or two then I can get rid of it.
              Previous:
              1991 GL. (01' ranger lights!) P/S,A/C Sold to Mum.
              1990 auto. hacked up rally toy.
              1988 5 speed. The pile
              1993 5 speed.
              1995 5 speed aspire. Gutted for the 90' auto.

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              • #8
                accelerator pump?
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                • #9
                  I get a decent stream from the accelerator pump. Choke also works. No dieseling either.
                  Previous:
                  1991 GL. (01' ranger lights!) P/S,A/C Sold to Mum.
                  1990 auto. hacked up rally toy.
                  1988 5 speed. The pile
                  1993 5 speed.
                  1995 5 speed aspire. Gutted for the 90' auto.

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                  • #10
                    Is choke operating properly?
                    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!
                    http://www.reverbnation.com/main/sea...t_songs/266647

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                    • #11
                      What are the CA rules about sticking on a Weber? Do they not care if it's over 20 years old or something like that?

                      BTW Dan thanks for finding that link for him; I was about to.
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                      • #12
                        76' and newer has to recieve a smog check. I'm taking this car on a road trip in feburary and Its going to be registered in another state w/o smog laws.
                        Previous:
                        1991 GL. (01' ranger lights!) P/S,A/C Sold to Mum.
                        1990 auto. hacked up rally toy.
                        1988 5 speed. The pile
                        1993 5 speed.
                        1995 5 speed aspire. Gutted for the 90' auto.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by sedat View Post
                          76' and newer has to recieve a smog check. I'm taking this car on a road trip in feburary and Its going to be registered in another state w/o smog laws.
                          Good idea!
                          90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
                          09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!

                          You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality--Ayn Rand

                          Disaster preparedness

                          Tragedy and Hope.....Infowars.com.....The Drudge Report.....Founding Fathers.info

                          Think for yourself.....question all authority.....re-evaluate everything you think you know. Red-pill yourself!

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                          • #14
                            i would replace the coil... especially if it's original. it's cheap and can help bring back the pep and milage your '88 once had.
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                            • #15
                              It's easy to remove and clean the EGR valve. I wrote up a description and put it in
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