The mostly dull, few years story of my ownership of a 1954 Austin A40 Somerset. From buying her on 25th Aug 2013 to selling her and her being taken away on 22nd April 2017. For my own interest, but probably much to the amusement of any long established Austin enthusiasts who stumble across this. And if reading my stories of joy (and woe) is any use to any newbie like me who is thinking of getting into something similar then that's a bonus.
Saturday, 5 October 2013
Uneventful week - carb clean
Amy was left sitting from Saturday to Wednesday morning, and started up pretty easily first thing in the morning to get me to work. Damp morning (ish..) not so cold though. But it's a good sign. Has been running like a dream since. Almost wonder if I shouldn't touch anything for now... But where's the fun in that?.... So...
Fitted new carb gaskets and gave the bowl a good clean out. There was a mm layer of sludge at the bottom. OK, didn't get it all and the pump jet immediately blocked up again and had to dismantle and clear it. Dented the float in the meantime though. Will get a replacement. The joint between the bowl and the main carb body weeps slightly. Will have to take the whole thing off. Re-furbished exchange carb for £100?.. Hmmmm....
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