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terrymason |
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The problem - The car will go very lean around 2500 rpm, as if the pump jets were too small.
History: New fuel pump (3.5 PSI to each carb) 55 idle jets 55 pump jets 140 main jets 175 air correctors These carbs are new to the car, and I'm trying to dial them in. The car is lean when I first start it (16 / 17 on my air / fuel gauge), but then levels out to a nice 14.7 idle when warmed up. While driving, I can give the car 20% or so of the pedal, and drive up to highway speeds nicely, but when I goose it, it will go very lean (18-22 on my gauge) followed by a series of backfires and loss of power. I started off with 35 pump jets, and have moved up to 55s, which appear to be the most popular around here. I've also adjusted the pump jet linkage, from the nut fully loosened, and moved it in as far as it would go before affecting the main throttle shaft (like 60 turns or something). What do you guys think, do I need 75 pump jets? |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 346 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Virginia Beach Member No.: 5,174 ![]() |
I've tried quite a few idle jets from 46 to 60. I really don't think that the idle jets are clogged though, as I seem to change them constantly (just changed them from 52s yesterday). Just to be sure, I'll put my 60s in tomorrow.
You make a good point bringing up the venturis though - I have no idea what size mine are. I went into the garage and tried to check, but it looks like I'll have to take the carbs off the car to find out. Would the wrong size venturi cause these problems? |
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