Thanks Guys.. I fixed it I think. I hope..probably..
I know about the tapping's in the carbs and the tools for balancing. I have those.. That is how I detected the slight imbalance on the rear carb's chokes... Thanks though guys...
And... You are right! Just looking for a nice pleasant to drive car. Power is not an issue as long as it is running right I am happy. If I want to go fast it will be in something else with a lot more safety built in...
I had a slight difference choke to choke on the rear carb as I said (Now sorted)... I used a very low power setting on Mrs B's vac. basically limiting the sook and applied the hose to each choke in turn and sure enough there was a very slight difference, throttle closed on my flow-meter. Very very small but there just the same. The slightest of twists on the shaft sorted it out. Took three 'tweeks' but it is now bang on.. It was as I say, very little and I would have gotten away with it no bother as the car was running very well before I started, but I think it should be even better now after the carbs rebuild.
The said carb had a dip today for 30 Min's in the ultrasonic tank and it came out really nice. Soaked it in petrol for 5 Min's or so before a blow dry and it is now sitting on my bench awaiting blowing out carefully and then re assembly.. I have already re grease the bearings (which now feel very smooth!) on the spindles too. Before the tweek!!
The other carb will get the same check / treatment but I think it will be dead on. It balanced very nicely last time checked.
Thanks to all... & Gary!! Those flow-benches are great but... are just a bit more than I need... Being a bit of an anorak but I'll get over it. It was interesting to see the 'vac test' confirm the same slight imbalance that the carb did on the Car. I was surprised at that. As I say, as It was between very little and bugger all...
My next 'project' will be shooting off in a camper-van, hopefully with trailer & Lotus (or ?? ) on the back! and not coming back for about 3 months!! Roll on summer.
Cheers Guys.. Very interesting comments that I really appreciate.
Alex ......