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| yeahmag |
 Jun 23 2011, 09:21 PM
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I was reading a thread on carb tuning that John Connolly of aircooled.net was on and he suggests a much leaner idle/cruise AFR than what I've been running. I've set a target of 12.5-13.5 in that range, but he suggests you can go much leaner than that.
This may also explain why Jake thought I was nuts when I went from a 60, to a 62, and then finally a 65 idle jet on my 40 Dellorto's. Does anyone have any real world insight on this? I've loaded in my 60's for a ride tomorrow... -Aaron |
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| brant |
Jun 24 2011, 11:52 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,632 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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if you lean out the idle a bit and don't get hot you should pick up that fuel economy
(I know that sentence is only restating the obvious) but I think there is a larger thermal safety margin at 2500rpm than there is at 5700rpm so you should be very safe in giving it a try. I only use an innovate myself, but I think an EGR would be the real way to evaluate what your looking for. Still just keep trying... tinker away |
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yeahmag Target AFR at Idle/Cruise with carbs Jun 23 2011, 09:21 PM
kg6dxn That target AFR is good. You need a head temp gaug... Jun 23 2011, 09:37 PM yeahmag I run both an LM-1 for AFR and a temp compensated ... Jun 23 2011, 09:41 PM Ductech Aircooled motors like a little extra gas to cool w... Jun 24 2011, 12:09 AM r_towle if you have the gauges, start testing.
Seems these... Jun 24 2011, 07:47 AM 70_914 Your car will run faster and faster, making more p... Jun 24 2011, 07:49 AM
yeahmag I think there are some mis-statements here...
O... Jun 24 2011, 11:06 AM brant Aaron,
I know I'm just one more opinion and ... Jun 24 2011, 11:45 AM yeahmag I love opinions! That's why I ask on a for... Jun 24 2011, 11:48 AM Racer Chris One should set the idle jets for a good mix when a... Jun 24 2011, 01:43 PM jmill
One should set the idle jets for a good mix when ... Jun 24 2011, 02:22 PM yeahmag Just got back from a small drive. Maybe 5-6 miles ... Jun 24 2011, 02:48 PM Ductech
Just got back from a small drive. Maybe 5-6 miles... Jun 30 2011, 11:57 AM yeahmag I'm looking at Permatex 1372:
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I'm looking at Permatex 1372:
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