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I have already said I am not going to run a blocked power valve. However, I need to make sure that the idle circuit is tuned properly before I...
I was not going to plug the power valve permanently; however, I was considering blocking it for a day to get the primary jets and idle circuit...
n847, I am going with the fuel pressure correction first because I know I need to do that even if I do have to rebuild the carb later anyways....
there is no sight plug in the fuel bowl with the 4160 non adjustable float version. It is all guess and check with either a afr gauge or the...
I made a calculated presumption that a flooded engine means too much fuel in the bowls. Based on that I looked at the maximum vertical position...
I got a vacuum gauge and a timing light on the engine today and found that I was a little too advanced on my timing. my distributor clamp and...
Alright guys, I have a bit of an update. I replaced the power valve, however, I am now thinking that it was not actually blown. I hooked up...
Ok so I took the float bowl off of the carb and cleaned out the needle and seat. No issues there, and BB427, I understand what you mean by...
BB427, I don't technically consider "bending" the float to be an adjustable float...I can remove leafs from a spring to lower the ride height...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-0-1850c/overview/ correction
holy cow, I'm glad that you brought that up because that is pretty much exactly how my engine runs...I'm still probably going to spend the money...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-0-1850s/overview/ Here is just one example of the 4160 model carbs with non adjustable floats. If this...
I would be able to pull the needle and seat out of the float bowls if it had adjustable floats...
yes that is what it is...it is a mechanical choke, vacuum secondary, 600cfm carb. this version does not come with adjustable floats and it is...
So the plan is to spend money!!! :D I am going to get a fuel pressure regulator set up. and while I'm at it I'm going to get new lines to run...
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