i recently sprayed carbi cleaner into the top of the carburettor and where the fuel rises up threw them 2 little pipes with the sharp tops -
, the carbi cleaner came out all out of the sides of the resivior,,,,,running a hitachi stock carburettor

so it might have big vaccuum leak instead of just a little hole.

my idle is very rough- lets say if my idle was 850rpm it will jump to 900rpm, 950rpm,900,850,880,950,850

how steady should the idle be? should i be running more rich or lean?

i was thinking bad alternator or something but it push starts and i just put a new boosted alternator into it


yea that is true my carburettor seems to have a vaccum leak where the fuel resivior is, that might be the problem, thanks for the help im going to buy a carbi kit and replace all the gaskets. i will repost asoon as i rebuild the carburettor

no i mean when i put my foot down on the clutch which disengages it

it usually happens when i go to press down on the clutch and put the shifter into 2nd without power, if i apply power while doing this it does not stall the car, any ideas im keen to resolve this problem

so my a12 runs and can drive the car down the down
it seems when i disengage the clutch the car stalls sometimes
but when i am giving the car power it doesnt stall with clutch disengaged
anyone have this problem before? i would like some advice
do i need cable adjustment or new clutch ......

hey my starter motor is gone as ive been told by my mechanic buddy
im wondering if anyone would have one in the south melbourne area thats in good condition
if anyone could help me out, willing to pay if needed . how much do they usually retail for?

thanks patydaty

thank you guys for the advice
i think im gonna so the work myself so il get to know my car alittle bit more.
might have some time this week to do the oil pan gasket otherwise il try do it at work
any advice where i can get quality parts as i dont want to use cheap aftermarket stuff

also, would a loose belt cause a alternator not to charge properly? its fairly tight
thanks, patydaty

i am new to working on datsuns i currently have a datsun 1000 coupe running a A12 with mildcam everything else stock, i am wondering if i should take the engine out myself and do a engine overhaul or take it to a workshop someone could recommend in the southeast melbourne area. engine started leaking oil from the oil pan and engine oil light has come one recently, and i am worried as i use the car as my daily for work at the moment, if anyone has any advice please help me out. thanks