Lotus Esprit Series, Руководство по ремонту

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FUEL SYSTEM
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feed tube. Remove the gaskets and discard.
7. Further dismontling can be carried out as desired on a bench.
8.
if
i t i s suspected that an air leak i s evident between the adaptor flanges
the inlet manifold, the
'0'
rings may be damaged. Remove the flanges by
releasing their retaining nuts and washers.
To Replace
1 . Reverse the removal procedure, but use new rings between inlet manifold
and adaptor flanges.
2.
When replacing the flange retaining nuts washers, note that there MUST
be a clearance of between the adaptor flange and the mani-
fold, otherwise, the carburetters w i l l t i l t with the possibility of c i r leaks
through the
'0'
rings.
3. use new gaskets between adaptor flanges to carburetters and
ters to backplate.
CLEANING
The carburetters should be cleaned every 12,500 miles (20,000 km) using the YELLOW
S E R VIC E PA C K",
one for each Each pack contains the following items:
a. Float chamber gasket.
b.
ring for float chamber plug.
C.
Needle valve washer.
d. Adaptor gasket.
To Clean
1.
Remove the from the engine, as previously described and place
on o clean bench.
2.
First, remove carburetters from inlet manifold, then place on a
clean bench t o keep the instruments and parts free from and
disconnect one carburetter from the other.
3. Hove a receptacle available into which fuel from float chamber may be
drained. Unscrew the i n the centre o f the chamber
cover t o into receptacle.
4. Unscrew the screws, taking care not to lose the washers
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