Ask Bill about carbing a DeLorean and other K-Jet/Carb tangets

[joebob101]

I just got my "Bill" carb kit installed. I'm not finished with everything, but I am so pleased to be able to start and drive the car without the inherent problems of K-Jet. Once finished, I may be able to drive the car to the Sonic without the fear of getting it to restart. Engine runs smoothly, idle is good, throttle response is crisp.

I love the D and wish I could keep it totally original, but I want to drive the car and it has been so unreliable that I finally decided to make the change and keep all the parts for a future restoration.

[SamHill]

Invalid reasons. Sorry.

[Farrar]

After my a/c leak was conclusively sourced to the evaporator, and I had no time or money to fix it, I opted to let the car sit until such time as I can repair the leak and drive with a/c. Well, a few weeks ago, it was cool enough after sundown to simply drive with the windows open, and so I decided to take the car for a spin. Once the bowl was filled with fuel, the engine fired right up. Throttle response was fantastic, idle was rock-solid. And the fuel in the tank was more than a couple of months old. My car never behaved as well when it was K-Jet, even after it was looked over and pronounced to be just fine. All I can say is "it works for me."

Farrar

[Oddfire]

Does anyone have a picture of the setup Bill assembles (not his car, but the aftermarket intake manifolds)? I would like to see what's done with the throttle cable.

Let me clarify though; I've seen Bill's car, and what he did for his, but how are others doing it. Are you using the stock throttle spool? If so, did you rig up a support bracket of some sort? Did you run a new cable? or did you hack the existing?

Thanks!

[stevedmc]

Here are a few pictures of my manifold. I used my old throttle cable and simply cut it short enough to fit the new throttle assembly.

[The Aviator]

anyone inform bill that the site is back up?!

[DCUK Martin]

....without the inherent problems of K-Jet.

Now come on.... let's turn over a new leaf please.

There are things on the car that are inherantly flawed, the handbrake callipers spring to mind. The fuel injection system is not one, unless you count:

1) Intolerance to being left for years with old fuel in it.
2) Lack of knowledge on the part of those working on it.

I ain't gonna moan at anyone for converting to a carburetor, but I will continue to pipe up when K-Jet is unfairly bashed.

[nofear365]

Now come on.... let's turn over a new leaf please.

There are things on the car that are inherantly flawed, the handbrake callipers spring to mind. The fuel injection system is not one, unless you count:

1) Intolerance to being left for years with old fuel in it.
2) Lack of knowledge on the part of those working on it.

I ain't gonna moan at anyone for converting to a carburetor, but I will continue to pipe up when K-Jet is unfairly bashed.

+1

[Soundkillr]

I'm not sure why this thread or several others were revived. These serve no purpose other than to stir the pot. I understand if Bill was here but has anyone even heard from him? And who even cares where the monch and real world pricing fight thread has gone?

[stevedmc]

Bill is probably on vacation. Unlike me, he probably has a life.