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Ok i got to do my carb in my brumby, now is there anything i need to watch for other than the usual. are there any little tricks to use?
also what is the best needle height/jet size etc wat eva for power?
Anything else that ive missed?

carbys can be complicated just try and lay all the parts outs so you remember were they go.....if ya not to sure id recommend a mechanic to do the job...ive seen alot of guys that dont no what there doing stuff carbys up hey...as for settings id just set it up on subaru specs mate....

I would get a weber carb for it.... but if u must rebuild the stock one then watch out for the little ball bearings and small springs that are sometimes in them.

Dave

I have just fitted a weber to my ute, so we could come to some kind of arrange for my old hitachi and mainfold? Total agree with Subarino the weber is the go, however with your upgrade coming i wouldn't bother.

The best jets to use are pri 120 sec 210.

The hitachi's are pretty simple carbs, start with a clean work surface, pay attention and don't get distracted, stick with it from start to finish and you'll be fine.

Jordan.

Waggaclint i am a mechanic lol ive just never done a carb before, matt that would be good but i have already got the carby kit, a webber would be great but yea with the ej swap hanging over i too think it will be pointless.

Thanks for the help as always

Oh well, when you done with yours, you can do my Weber!!! LOL! Nah its all good!

Brumby Boy wrote:Waggaclint i am a mechanic lol ive just never done a carb before,

Thanks for the help as always

well mate you shouldnt have any problems then if ya a mechanic...lol

waggaclint wrote:well mate you shouldnt have any problems then if ya a mechanic...lol

No i SHOULDNT but me being me ill rush into it and forget something lol and thats why i asked... plus i have never done a carby.

youl be right mate there apeice of piss really...just lay parts out in an order so you can remember were there go and dont rush and youl be right ive done heaps of em and i havnt stuff one yet...make sure all the surfaces are clean and not warped as well if they are you can clean em up with some 600wet and dry on a peice of glass that way it will be nice and even...the carb kit should come with a diagram too..so will help ya out..

I have re-kitted both Hitachi and Weber, both are easy enough to rebuild. They come with an exploded diagram supplied in the kits. A can of carby cleaner comes in handy here too.

subanator wrote: A can of carby cleaner comes in handy here too.

yes it does even better is an acid bath if ya can get a hold of one all proffesional carby places acid bath em....but yes carby cleaner is great stuff..the better quality carby cleaner is the go too but it is dearer...

well sound like i need to strip it and take to to the carby center to get cleaned before re assembly

How can i tell what jets i have in there and where can i get jets for these carbs?

Your best bet would be across the dally from work, go down bayswater onto dally service road and second right i think, on the left hand side as you enter the street, i think it might be the carbie centre, i can't remember the name for the life of me. I don't think i could be any more vague if i tried.... The company only does carbies basically.

On the fuel bowl side of the jets where they're slotted for a screw driver there should be some writing, that'll be your size.

Jordan.

Yea matt the CARBY CENTER thats where i got my kit. We get a bit of stuff from there for work. ok thanks BVCP.

Ok im finaly getting the chance to do this today, what are the settings? ie needle adjustment, float level? etc,etc

In the kit, I think the main details are supplied on the print out.