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I found that and more...but the freight seemed a little excessive Tried part number in weberperformance search, but nothing, they have plenty of jets but no holders...

The 2 stage idle switch has definitely failed as it won't hold any vacuum what so ever... So after some reading it looks like I will need to get an idle jet holder to hold the jet that is in the failed switch, but I think I will step down to the suggested .60 instead... I haven't found anyone in Australia yet that can supply one... overseas I can... Is anyone is able to help me out with one of these, or suggest where I can get one here in Aus? This is the part needed below...

So I have mostly disassembled the carb and found the diaphragms a bit hard compared to new I assume. The power valve diaphragm is the worst and only one with the black surface disintegrating...

I've always thought that paying up meant you were buying the higher quality version of something, but clearly that just isn't the case these days! It's just so crazy to read some of the pathetic quality of products available now including non car related stuff... Does anyone know what brand is sold by resto country? Only thing I understand is that they are affiliated with rare spares...

I was suspect of this idle switch when I tried to twist the vacuum hose off and noticed that the plastic could turn in the metal body, which made me realise that it is probably no longer hermetically sealed and either not working at all or only partially... I feel like I'm getting a better understanding of these carbs now and will have a go at giving it a new lease of life. I've owned my 89' van since 99' and it has only recently begun to run differently. For a while I was running E10 which made it run beautifully, but now I wouldn't recommend it (for those who don't know, E10 is terrible for diaphragms) which is most likely the reason for the demise of my diaphragms... All in all, my van has been a very reliable daily for me over the years! Go the Blue Oval!

Yes Dean, the first pic certainly wasn't clear on that. As I have read so much stuff on the subject, I couldn't remember where I had seen the info relevant to my question...so with your prompting I went back to Dave's thread and found it again.

Hi Dean, I reckon you're right about the leaking diaphragm because when removing the carb top cover next day after coming home, the fuel level seemed way too low in the bowl...not sure why the XE comment as it is an XF carb. The pic doesn't clearly show, but it has the (electric solenoid) as well. I'm trying to eliminate the 2 stage idle switch as another issue B4 reassembly, hence why I would like to understand the importance of the vacuum operated switch and deal with that as well. I try to subscribe to what the old man said to me as a kid, do it right the first time and you won't have to do it again... sometimes easier said than done

Can anyone explain the purpose and operation of the circled device? My factory Ford XF repair manual calls it a two stage idle switch... If it is faulty, could this cause my previously mentioned issue, and are they available to buy? If not what can be done?

Hi all, It's become necessary to give my carb some attention! Not sure exactly what is happening yet, but it has just begun to start like it's flooded and needs some throttle to help it clear. After a little warming up it will idle, the idle mixture can be closed completely and it will continue to idle fine... I figured a complete gasket/diaphragm kit is in order to hopefully fix the problem or problems it has...so after reading many of the informative 34 ADM threads on here, it made me realise there is many possibilities other than just the carb itself that can cause issues... So do I grab one of these kits in this link: https://classiccarbs.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=4108 or do I send it to these guys who i guess can guarantee it to come back completely sorted, for I assume a lot of $$$... https://procarb.com.au/weber-adm-6cyl-remanufactured-carburettor-suit-xf-ford/ Maybe other options I'm not aware of? Hopefully you guys can steer me in the right direction... Cheers