Carb

Question: What could replace 34 pict 3 carb and use the same intake manifold on a dual port head? 72 beetle with a 1600cc dual port engine. Will I be able to switch the stock solex 34 pict 3 carb with a higher performanced carb without having to change over the manifold and which carb would this be? Do the double barrell carbs fit?

Answer: Yuo'll have to search out VW carbs, i'd try a VW forum.

Question: What is the difference between Hydroxycut Carb Control and the original Hydroxycut formula? Are there just additional ingredients? Are the amounts of certain ingredients different but all the ingredients are the same? Is Carb Control lacking ingredients that the original had? Does the Carb Control formula still cause you to burn calories as quickly as the original? I can get the Carb Control formula at a much lower price than I can get the original formula at, but I wish I had both labels to compare them before buying.

Answer: You shouldn't take any of that crap, it is sooo bad for you. Any diet pills/drinks are all so bad for you,but if you really feel like taking them I am sure you can compare them somewhere on the web :)

Question: What is the carb intake according to the American Medical Association? My Dr. put me on adipex diet pills today. Two pills twice a day. He advised me to go low carb according the AMA website. I can not find anything telling me how many carbs to limit myself to on the AMA website. Any suggestions?

Answer: You shouldn't need diet pills with a low carb diet since high calories are encouraged to keep the metabolism from slowing down. You will lose more body fat eating protein and fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast eat all you want but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter and half an avocado a day (you'll need added potassium). Keep the calories high and the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Adding in green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace. If you starve yourself by lowering calories lower than are needed for the body to function, your body will freak out and will want to store every ounce in case it doesn't get nourished again. You need to give it adequate nourishment so it doesn't slow your metabolism down to adjust for lower calories. Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) triggers insulin which can store the calories you eat into fat. The more protein you eat the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate you eat the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released. Carbs are addictive and can be disastrous to our health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs and eat one every time you want "something" have huge omelets for breakfast, with bacon, a lil onion, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops for lunch. Get pork rinds and eat them with tuna salad. Steak for dinner. Make a huge sugar free cheese cake for dessert. Eat so much you won't feel deprived of anything. By the fourth day, your addiction will be gone and you can start making healthy choices. High insulin levels unbalance other hormones. Controlling your insulin level will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so you will gain lean muscle even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase your muscle mass with high HGH levels. Dr.Atkins was a cardiologist, low carb was a health plan easier sold as a "diet" Read any of his books for easily understandable science. Lutz "Life without Bread" & Taubes "Good calorie, bad calorie" are excellent books that dispel all the nutrition myths. Reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass will have you in awesome shape in no time. Good luck!

Question: What model of weber carb would be suitable for a Cavalier as there are various weber models out there? I have a vauxhall cavalier mk3 1400cc 1989 with a pierberg 2e3 carburetter. The engine is fine after a rebuild but the carb has had its day.

Answer: Here's a link that list all Webber replacement carbs http://www.webcon.co.uk/Downloads/2008%20Webcon%20replacement%20carburettor%20kits.pdf

Question: How do I check if the back barrels of my carb are working? I have Chevy 355 w/ a quadrajet carb. I've been told that some of my vacuums & back barrels arn't working. I have and edelbrock 600cfm getting shipped to me but just out of curiosity how much more power do you think I can get from the new carb compared to the carb w/ the broken back barrels? How do I check if the back barrels are actually opening all the way when im at WOT?

Answer: Back barrels don't just break niether do front. You need to check your idle jets and make sure they are clear and not plugged up. also all main metering jets front and rear has to be clear with proper float adjustment. If rear barrels are vacum controlled you will have to check the vacum pull off or secondary linkage. To check all barrels you take a timming light and point it strait down each barrel a give the carb a quick punch to the floor while looking down the barrel you should see an even amount of gas around the input barrel with the light. Remember even at full throtlle your adle jets must be working. So for full fuel tighten down on them until they seat then back off three turns to each one of them, then start turning them until you reach you highest RPM reading on you meter. You will have to do this with your new carb. Sincerely yours, Fred M. Hunter [email protected]

Question: How do you clean the carb jets on a small engine like a weedeater and chainsaw? I have a weedeater and a Sears brand chainsaw, and both of them die when you try to accelerate. I keep gas/oil mixed right and fresh in both of them. Could this be a carb problem?

Answer: It is most likely a carburetor problem. They both use the diaphram type carbs and they need to be rebuilt every so often. It is an easy job.. Any small engine shop will have the rebuild kits and they cost about $15.00. The carb will have to come off and be cleaned and put back together with the rebuild kits. That is also a good time to replace the fuel lines if they are stiff and cracked. Also replace the fuel filter that is on the end of one of the fuel lines in the fuel tank and the primer bulb. You will need the brand and numbers off the carb to get the kits.

Question: How to do a low carb diet while living in the dorms? So I live in the dorms, I'm a poor college student. I'm trying to lose weight but am having a unsuccessful time at it. I have PCOS which makes it rally hard to lose weight. I read that reducing your carb intake helps so I decided to give it a try. I have a microwave and frig. What are some tips or foods that are easy to cook?

Answer: The trick is, it is always best to eat fresh, raw, out-of-the-ground carbohydrate foods that are not highly processed. Usually this is quite easy to tell. If a food is smooth and white and looks like it's been made using the latest scientific technology, it is probably highly processed. If it is rougher, and closer to the source ingredients from which it is made, it is highly likely that it is better for you. Get use to eating raw, fresh carbohydrates and eat them more often than you eat fatty foods. By doing this, you are not only helping your body to burn more fat, but you will experience a healthier, more uplifting life with less health challenges. Get used to some stir fries! Yum There is this great program I have just read, written by a professional athlete, OK he is a bodybuilder. But the bulk of his literature is on diet and nutrition. These guys know what they are talking about, as it is not only gym time they have to be disciplined about, but also nutrition and the correct food groups. Check it out at http://www.stopfatonline.com

Question: What will a carb diet do for a thin person? My friend and my mom and i are going on a carb diet. I am 16 years old and i am hspanic so i got some curves and i larger butt. I love my butt and my stomach. They are perfect. So what will happen if i go on a healthy low carb diet.

Answer: I will, True low carb diet should see some fat loss. It lowers your insulin levels which means you start using up fat instead of storing it. But its nice to hear you're happy with your curves. May as well be huh?

Question: Does anyone know how to make a good low carb pizza crust? I've been eating fairly low carb for about a year now and I feel great. I miss pizza and would like to be able to make a low carb crust.

Answer: Being a former chef, my recommendation would be try to make something whole grain or multi grain, whole wheat and other flours can help, use honey as a sweetener. Make it as you would regularly, but add a 1/4 cup of whole wheat flour and something else, oat flour, flax seed, soya flour. Add yeast but also a touch of baking powder, this will lessen the carb base, the honey eliminates the sugars added carb extras.

Question: Can I put an aftermarket Edelbrock carb on a stock cast iron intake? And also, my truck has a pollution pump and cat converter. The carburetor is non-emissions. Does this mean the carb will not work on my truck? If so, is there a way of bypassing the emissions? Thanks. fstbck, It is a Dodge D100 with a 318ci v8. year - 1984

Answer: That depends, is this a carbureted truck or fuel injected? Assuming it's carbureted, is the original carb a two-barrel or four-barrel? If it's a four-barrel, you probably can switch to an Edelbrock carburetor as long as you make sure you have proper throttle linkage, etc... Your truck will still function if you bypass or remove the emissions equipment, but you might have a hard time getting it inspected if they notice you've altered it. If your truck is already equipped with EGR, get an EGR Edelbrock and keep everything hooked up so you don't give anti-car jerks a reason to pass more laws and restrictions against people who like modifying cars. And trust me, taking the cats off of a street driven vehicle won't boost your performance that much, especially if you haven't installed a performance intake or mufflers. When you take it to a track, by all means take them off for maximum performance if you feel like it. Otherwise leave them on or get high-flow models.

Question: How do I alter a low carb/ high protein diet to eliminate casein? I have Narcolepsy and a low carb/ high protein diet is recommended but I am allergic to casein. It actually makes the symptoms worse. The Atkins, South Beach and Abs diet are all very dairy dependent. Any suggestions?

Answer: While I don't endorse the Atkins diet method, a low-carb/med. healthy fat/high protein diet is generally the best approach for fat loss. Alternative protein sources to milk products are: lean pork, lean red meat, whole eggs, egg whites, chicken, white fish, and turkey (I especially like the 98% fat free ground turkey with soy sauce, garlic, and broccoli when dieting). --Josh

Question: Low carb sugarless desserts and possibly raw food? I am dieting and I have lost a lot of wieght but I decided that I want to make a little sweet. Anyone have any low carb sugarless dessert recipes to share? They can also be raw foods if you have any or any sites. Thanks. I know that almond can be used as a crust for many desserts. Any ideas for using them? Yes, but artificial sweeteners are actually worse for you.

Answer: most berries are very low carb, so go for those. Buy frozen berries w/ no added sugar, dump some into a bowl, top w/ a packet of Splenda and some whipping cream. Stir well. Sort of like fruit-flavored ice cream. The fruit will freeze the cream. Mmm!

Question: What will cause a Honda CRF 100 carb to leak from the overflow hose? My CRF 100 (2004) is leaking gas from the carb hose. Is there something stopped up that needs replacing? If the gas is on setting still it leaks.

Answer: Trouble is in two places. Float bowl on the bottom of your carb has a...well...float inside that operates a valve to shut off fuel when the bowl is fill. Could be a defective float, worn valve or a teensey bit of crud holding the valve open. Where did this crud come from? Your fuel tank may be disintegrating from the inside out. All it takes is the tinyest bit of rust to make a mess of things. Fix? Drop float bowl, Remove and inspect float [make sure it floats and is not full of gas] inspect valve for wear / corrosion / crud replace as nesessary. install gas filter in line to prevent future troubles.

Question: What is the best stimulant free fat and carb blocker or diet pill for women? I'm a 30 year old female who can't take diet pills with stimulants. My diet consists mainly of dairy and pasta, so I need a carb blocker or fat burner. I've checked out numerous websites claiming to be impartial but they all turn out to be promoting one brand or another. Any advice, and please, I know that exercise is the best way to lose weight and i am active. So diet pill advice only, please.

Answer: I have been through it all and know what's it about. The main thing is to stick in there. You can't be an addict to food and never exercise if you want to live a healthy life and keep the weight off. I've worked out, done every diet, and all types of classes. Nothing works, besides dedication and intelligence towards the subject of losing weight. First, depending on how much weight you need to lose, your diet is the first concern. You can't eat 10,000 calories a day and expect the weight to come off, even if you are exercising a lot. Which brings us to the next thing. Duh, Exercising... This is a must especially if you need to a lot of weight. Get at least 30 mins of some good hardcore exercising. Do some cardio, in the long run, it's good for the heart. However, I find the most hardest part of losing weight/keeping it off, in my diet. It's so hard to keep your fingers out of the cookie jar or those chocolate goodies. I've found a great addition to help any one out, it's a natural weight loss supplement called Proactol. Now don't get all crazy on me and say diet pills don't work. That is true, but not in this case. This one isn't meant to burn pounds while you sit on the couch. It's an appetite suppressant, along with being a fat binder. I saved money on the pills at theweightlossplace.com along with getting some good info. It basically makes those fingers not go towards the cookie jar. For me it's the best pill I've tried and I've tried cupboards full. Now this doesn't mean you have to follow my foot steps but I've successfully lost roughly 70 pounds and keeping it off til this day. Well good luck and remember what I said, Dedicate.

Question: What is the best way to clean the carb jets in a 1998 yamaha timberwolf? Want to clean the carb without damaging the jets.

Answer: Disassemble, soak in solvent, blow out with compressed air. Repeat if necessary. Nor much different than doing the dishes or washing your socks really. No secret incantations required.

Question: Using a carb with electric fuel pump. Which side of the carb do I put the regulator on? Before the carb or after? I'm going from FI to carb and want to keep the the elecric pump and filter.

Answer: Before the carb. Make sure the regulator can drop the pressure enough. A carb needs about 6 to 7 lbs pressure and no more. If you have a return line it may have to be jetted smaller.