FUEL
SYSTEM
Page
L34
Do
NOT
misplace the
'0'
rings which are fitted at either side
of
the arti-
vibration spacers.
rther dismantlin
g
can be carried out
as
desired on
a
clean bench.
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v
verse the removal procedure, but use new
'0'
rings at either side of the
c
anti
-
vibration spacen.
,1.
When replacing the securing nuts and washers, note that the~e
MUST
be a
4
RI
h
clearonce of
.04
in
(1
.OO
mm) between the carburetter flange and the spacar,
otherwise the carburetten will tilt with the possibility of air leaks through
the
'0'
rings becomirig misplaced.
CLEANING
1.
Disconnect the tuel supply at the carburetters.
2.
Remove the screws retaining the jet covers and gaskets from each carburetter.
3.
Remove the main and idling /et assemblies, blowing them clean with an air
line.
WARNING: Do
NOT
use a probe or wire to clear the jets, as
(his
may
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4.
Remove the float chamber covers by releasing their securing screws.
5.
Remove the remaining jets and clean ae in
'2'
above. Note that the pump
/et
Is
concealed beneath a plug on the outside of the carburetter, in front of
the identification panel. Clean the
flwts,
float chambers and needle valves
wlth petrol, and blow clean with an air line.
6.
Check the float level, and ensure floats are free to move. Replace all jets.
-
Using
new gaskets, replace the
flwt
chamber and jet coven. ~econnect~the
fuel supply at the carburetters.
OVERHAUL
1.
Remove the carburetters from the engine as previously described, and remove
the
air
cleaner backplate joining the two carburetters together as an
aasernbl
y
.
2.
Carry out the cleaning operation on the carburetters, together with any
further dismantling and parts
repla~ement as may be considered nkessary to
ESPRIT
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