Re: [AMC-list] So, just what does a fuel baffle do, anyway?

[tom jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

> Hmmmm, seem to be a few fiddly bits short. Missing the fuel baffle and
> the spring for the idle speed mixture screw. Also missing the fuel
> inlet needle retainer.


The baffle PROBABLY stops "high pressure" (sic) gasoline coming from the
inlet from splashing and affecting float level -- and a rock steady and
correct float level is critical to carb operation. It would probably run
"OK" without it, but have the mixture vary minute to minute, likely manifest
as crappy mileage or somethign subtle.

Idle screw spring, yeah you can use any old thing, as long as it allows the
idle screw to bottom out without binding and is stiff enough to stop the
screw from moving with vibration.

THe needle inlet retainer, hmm, can't picture that part, there's so many
variations... some have a little clippy thing that keeps the needle aligned
to the seat, some dont... junkyard part, that.  I don't have any 1909's or
I'd mail you one.



> Do I need it? What does it do? That would probably be a call to a
> Rambler specialist, right?


Maybe a local carb rebuilder? We actually have a couple scary-looking old
fashioned shops here in Los Angeles.
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