[T2] 74 Bus Carburetors

[Bob Pratt]

Could it be a vacuum leak under the carb? I had the same problem with a hole in the acceleration pump. If that is ok then the gasket under the carb may not be any good. I replaced mine with a cork one I made.

Bob

> On Apr 22, 2018, at 1:00 PM, John Sheldon <sheldon67 at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for your responses about my stock carburetors for my 1800 cc bus (74).
> 
> Gas pressure is good (5 psi).  Runs fine but lacks power after pressing accelerator).  Must be in the carburetors - floats likely.
> 
> I might use this opportunity to just do away with PDSIT carbs and go with aftermarket.
> 
> One suggestion was Kadron (at Kaddie shack).  I go to the site and there are a lot of choices - bells and whistles.
> 
> I am just interested in a street-ride - no extra performance.
> 
> Any other ideas or experiences for particular aftermarket carbs?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> John
> Columbia, MD
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: type2 [mailto:type2-bounces at type2.com] On Behalf Of John Sheldon
> Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2018 8:41 AM
> To: type2 at type2.com
> Subject: [T2] 74 Bus Carburetors
> 
> I have stock 34 PDSIT dual carburetors - recently overhauled.
> 
> 
> 
> Item 1
> 
> 
> 
> Somehow on the left one, the tab on the electric choke has broken off at the
> insulator block.  I have checked all of the usual parts places, and no one
> seems to have one.  Anybody have a spare ?  Will pay of course.
> 
> 
> 
> Item 2
> 
> 
> 
> Secondly, I wanted to keep the original dual carbs to be a purist.  However,
> with the recent power issue I discussed here, I am weakening.
> 
> 
> 
> What aftermarket carburetors would you install?  I know there are both
> single and double carburetor systems.  I have seen them at over $400 and one
> at over $1000.
> 
> 
> 
> Ideas?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks, ,mates.
> 
> 
> 
> John Sheldon
> 
> Columbia, MD
> 
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