Re: Carburetor Dashpot

[JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Function of the dashpot is explained here.

http://64.78.42.182/sweethaven/MechTech/Automotive01/default.asp?unNum=3&lesNum=2&modNum=10

As a somewhat related topic, I replaced the choke
pull-off mechanism on the Iron Duke (80 Spirit) this
weekend.  NAPA wanted $33 for the part, but I found
one on a Chevy Citation in a local junkyard for $6. 
The cold start on the car is worlds better now.

Regards,
Joe Fulton
Salinas,CA
--- Neil Shaw <neil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> While rebuilding the Motorcraft 2100 carburetor on
> our '72 Javelin I was
> fooling with the plunger pin on the dashpot to see
> if it was working or
> stuck in place and it came off. I can put the pin
> back in place so I'm not
> quite sure if I broke it or not.
> My questions are:
> What does the dashpot do?
> How do I know it's working correctly (or at all)? (I
> can push it in
> slightly, but it's very stiff.)
> Does it even need to work correctly?
> Where can I get a replacement if necessary?
> 
> Looking for some education on this.
> 
> Thanks,
> Neil Shaw
> '72 Javelin SST w/304
> 
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