2.3 makes popping sound under throttle

[seedford]

Alright guys firstly excuse my lack of knowledge of bedfords
secondly im in the posession of a 79 cf camper with the old 2.3 which is giving me trouble.

I ran it out of fuel the other day, its on petrol
Filled it up and once parked up it took a while/ages to start the next day. ended up finally starting so took it for a run.
Ran like utter poo coughing and spluttering and struggling to get any form of pace.
Told a mate whats happening and he suggested the fuel filter gauze is cloged so took it out and gave a clean.
Now its started again but under throttle it pops once or twice with each blip of throttle

Is this just it clearing out all the crap inside thats built up from trying to start by turning over but not actually starting or something more sinister?

[Warren]

Welcome Seedford

You don't say where your from but if you have a 2.3 motor I'm guessing Old Blighty.

Most on here are of convict heritage and have more knowledge of the home grown (and larger) motors.

No a lot of info to go on, was the van running OK before you ran out of petrol ?
If you ran out of fuel there is a chance of all the gunk in the tank getting into your carby.
This can affect a few things - blocking jets and getting between the needle and seat of the float.

Blocking jets tends to lean out your fuel supply, where as gunk on the needle and seat can mean the fuel supply wont shut of, making a richer mix.

Also your ignition timing could have a part to play.

It does sound like you still have gunk somewhere in your fuel system, maybe the carby needs to be properly cleaned, and the tank flushed out.

Hope this helps

Warren
     

[ben]

how would you go about cleaning a carby warren? ive always has gas but i have a van here i need to get registed with petrol and carby has a huge flat spot in it after running out of petrol..

ben

[rossie]

A bodgy carby clean is to take the air filter off, keep the revs up around 2500 to 3000 revs and put your hand over the top of  the carby. try to flutter it so it won't stall. this can help suck the crap through. Put the air filter back on and with a bit of luck its worked

[ben]

sounds like the go.. well give it a shot when i hook the petrol back up.

[Warren]

Ben

I would try rossie's method first, but if thar doesnt work take it of, and apart, then soak in carb cleaner (or lemon juice).

Warren   

[ben]

good idea cheers!

[SkippyThBushKangeroo]

Ben

I would try rossie's method first, but if thar doesnt work take it of, and apart, then soak in carb cleaner (or lemon juice).

Warren   

an maybe a little garlic n chilli for flavour ? ?    mmmmmmm beddybites