IN ASSOCIATION WITH
NEED TO KNOW
TIME TAKEN: 4-5 hours.
TOOLS NEEDED: Soft-jawed vice, pillar drill, piloted reamers, jet gauges, file, hacksaw, disc sander, screwdrivers, pliers, plate glass, ultrasonic cleaner, taps and dies, polishing wheel, 400 grit wet and dry paper.
DIFFICULTY:
MODELS: All Series I models, through to Series IIA, but principles are the same for any carburettor.
PARTS USED: Carburettor as supplied, Fuggle’s Fettling, £40/hour.
WORK SAFELY
• Use the right tool, for the right job.
• Use well-fitting tools on soft brass parts to avoid distortion.
• Get an expert to do the job, if in you’re any doubt.
• Never take risks with heat or pressure.
• Wear breathing protection when cutting or handling aged materials which may create a dust hazard.
• Gaskets may contain asbestos.
THANKS TO: Martin Lawrie of Fuggle’s Fettling for his help with this feature. 07950 335835, fugglesfettling.co.uk
POOR starting, rough idle, hesitation, black smoke or poor fuel economy; all these issues suggest one cause on classic Land Rovers: the carburettor. A common component, but one that does a complex task, namely balancing the mix of air and petrol for all throttle demands.
That balance is a fine one and, with passing years, inevitably comes the need for a carburettor rebuild. Rebuilding a carburettor is a relatively straightforward job, typically requiring a methodical strip down, clean, then reassembling with new fibre washers and gaskets. For a
