Hi everyone. I am new to the exciting world of Pinto ownership. I "stole" my 1971 2L for $500 and it is in great condition, just a few issues; but don't we all at 40 !!
I have had a multitude of "friends" giving me advice on varies issues and as you can guess many are conflicting.
At the moment, my biggest issue is getting the car to run right; the carburetor in particular. The car came from northern Indiana/southern Michigan where it had been stored for the last 15 years and now is settling at home in north Mississippi. It has 32000 miles, an has automatic transmission, no A/C., all parts are original.
Now the carburetor. It is an Autolite with a tag stamped "D12F AA" I know it is a 2-barrel. The car with run cold great, just idles high. After it warms, it will run great until you have to brake and stop. It will want to go dead, so I have been shifting into Neutral and keeping revs up. The same occurs when slowing to turn, it wants to die, so I do the same, shift into Neutral, turn corner than back to Drive and go on. I have also noticed when going along that if I ease of the gas, it will seem to want to "surge". After parking and turning engine off, there is a distinct odor of fuel and even some "run-on" with the engine, splutter etc. for a second or two.
I have the opportunity to get a reman. carb but it is not an Autolite. It is a Webber DGV 2-barrel. Is this compatible ? Or do I even need a new carb ?
Any input with be valued.
Love my car!!!