I was just going through photos on my computer and came across a directory called Carburetor. Since it was under the My LeMans directory, it was definitely important. Upon clicking on the icon, the following photos appeared. Sadly, I have no recollection of taking them. At first I thought they were from Blacksburg, but the 631 area code on the newspaper in some of the photos indicates it was circa Long Island (2001-2002). I vaguely remember working on the fuel system trying to get the car to run there. A new fuel pump comes to mind, but not much more. I guess I pulled the Carter AFB and took these pictures before doing a rebuild. It’s nice to have a pictorial record of where everything went.
This brings to mind one of my “Bubba” moments (I’ll admit I’m stealing this derogative term from
TheCorvetteBen whose series of YouTube videos are entertaining as well as inspiring). During the engine teardown circa California, I broke the choke tube right where it enters the intake manifold (circled below). I’m not sure how it happened, but instead of replacing it, I just left it. Now, thanks to
Ames Performance, I can get a replacement for less than $20, and that includes the other choke tube. Part #N147D is now on my shopping list.
