Category: Fuel and Emissions
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Why Your Mechanical Fuel Pump Might Fail
In this video I describe the differences and issues with mechanical fuel pumps. Used to, when you ordered one from Rock Auto, you would get one that looked like OEM. It was the Airtex 1376. It was a good pump. Now RockAuto and most other places are shipping a Carter brand pump instead of the…
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Combat Heatsoak: Unlocking Weber Carburetor Performance
Has this ever happened you you? In this older video I try to describe how I was suffering from “heatsoak” on my Weber Carburetor. I used a Phenolic/Bakelite spacer made specifically for the carburetor and it helped my heat soak issue. I think it even increased horsepower a little bit. The horsepower gain is likely…
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How To Replace your Fuel Sending Unit
Written By Cusser – Slight edits by MazdaMitch So you need to replace your fuel sending unit on your Mazda B series truck. Lets dive in! This repair was done on a 1988 B2200 Extended Cab.This is what a fuel sending unit looks like and its responsible for two things. Getting fuel to the mechanical…
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How To Adjust Fast Idle on The Weber 32/36 Carburetor
The video demonstrates setting a fast idle cam on a Weber 32/36 carburetor’s electric choke. Initially, pressing the gas pedal activates the first cam stage at 2000 rpm. After 15-20 seconds, a second press moves the cam to 1000-1100 rpm. Before driving, a final press lowers it to 850 rpm.
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How To Adjust Your Fast Idle on The Weber 32/36
In this video, I explain the Weber 32/36 carburetors two-stage cam on the electric choke. I also show how I adjust it. My first stage idle is set at 2000 rpm, second stage is at 1000-1100 rpm. After its warm the idle is at 850 rpm after I press the gas pedal one last time.…