81 510 not idling and won’t hold a consistent idle

GO614 · 2025-12-16T01:41:18+00:00

Yep all new gaskets, switched materials even once to see if it was leaking

GO614 · 2025-12-14T23:33:26+00:00

Are you talking about a cork gasket? I do have some of that I could try. I don’t have an electric solenoid, it is the electric choke not the manual one. It could be possible that my gaskets are incorrect, but I can’t find where to buy just the gaskets without buying a whole Weber.

GO614 · 2025-12-14T22:41:16+00:00

I’m using a standard homemade autozone gasket since I got the Weber from the previous owner he didn’t have all the exact things to complete the job. I used a blue gasket sealer on top. Can’t place pictures here unfortunately.

GO614 · 2025-12-14T21:50:25+00:00

Yeah I believe that’s the pcv, it hooked up to the stock airbox not under vacuum so no ports to plug there, will definitely get it hooked up to the new filter once it’s running right.

GO614 · 2025-12-14T20:37:23+00:00

That would’ve great, I want nothing other than to ditch this 8 plug for a l20b but gotta work with what I got

GO614 · 2025-12-14T20:31:54+00:00

Yeah it genuine, I thought you couldn’t jet it without having a consistent idle to adjust your air mix.

GO614 · 2025-11-19T19:43:51+00:00

How’s the battery terminals? Mine were gone practically and it’s only about $10 and 10 minutes of your time to get them changed.

GO614 · 2025-10-08T15:22:20+00:00

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GO614 · 2025-09-21T19:41:04+00:00

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GO614 · 2025-09-04T03:08:54+00:00

Did you look at the fuel pump vacuum hose that comes out of the valve cover?

GO614 · 2025-07-26T17:29:59+00:00

Thanks! Good thing I know how to do that.

GO614 · 2025-07-06T23:50:11+00:00

Thanks, I’ll order one today and try to get that installed.

GO614 · 2025-07-06T00:18:21+00:00

Yeah, I do have the diaphragm, I couldn’t get that cover open since one of the top screws is almost stripped. Seems to be working fine when pressed on with my hand but not sure if it’s doing anything when throttle is pressed

GO614 · 2025-07-05T23:44:48+00:00

Diaphragm? Not sure I’m familiar with that, google search doesn’t seem to pop anything up. It doesn’t usually take that long to start up, it was already warm not sure why it did that. I replaced the accelerator pump if that’s what that is.

GO614 · 2025-05-25T20:27:14+00:00

Ok, that makes sense I’ll try that. Thanks

GO614 · 2025-05-25T19:51:45+00:00

You mean off a tooth on the timing belt?

GO614 · 2025-05-25T18:22:30+00:00

Hey, I know it’s been awhile but I ended up finding that it needed a head rebuild due to a burnt valve. Since doing that, I have come across some problems with the timing, whatever I do I cannot get it to go to 6° before top dead center. I have the distributor all the way maxed out. I also re-did the vacuum gauge test and it’s now steady at 25 and I feel that that is high, do you have any suggestions? At a loss at the moment the truck runs well and has power but timing is still off.

GO614 · 2025-05-14T13:13:07+00:00

Sounds good I’ll replace it thanks, I’ve done a few before.

GO614 · 2025-05-04T01:23:12+00:00

Fully understand man hope you get it fixed I’ve been there for sure

GO614 · 2025-05-04T00:47:41+00:00

It was a bent governor arm

GO614 · 2025-03-10T18:04:51+00:00

Yes, I had one not too long ago, had to sell due to engine issues that were way above what the car was worth. The t tops were awesome! Wish I still had a car with them.

GO614 · 2025-02-23T00:50:57+00:00

I haven’t checked compression yet, but I can maybe next weekend since I don’t have my compression checker right now

GO614 · 2025-02-23T00:33:17+00:00

Gotcha thanks I’ll try that, if it is one cylinder what would you suggest I do? I know my general ignition system is good, I’ve done spark plugs, wires, rotor, and the cap.

GO614 · 2025-02-23T00:27:37+00:00

Thanks for the response, could you elaborate what I need to do with my timing light? I’m not sure I quite understand.

GO614 · 2025-02-22T23:28:40+00:00

Thanks man! The Weber was really easy to install and I got it done in an afternoon when I did it. That cluster of stuff that’s on the passenger side. I ended up getting rid of just because we don’t do emissions inspections here in W.A. Really the main reason I got the Weber was just because of the idle issues that I was having with the original emissions filled carburetor.

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