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> Relationship between idle jets and idle mix screws
era vulgaris
post May 9 2016, 04:06 PM
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How much can one compensate for the other?
For example, with larger jets and idle screws further in, could you tune a set of carbs identically to another set of the same carbs that had smaller jets with the mix screw further out?

I want to experiment with going a little leaner at idle and seeing how my engine likes it. I'm trying to decide if I should order a smaller set of idle jets or if I can achieve the same result by just turning the screws in further. Basically, what is the difference? Don't they achieve the same ends? Obviously there's a limit on the rich side because there's only so much fuel a jet will allow to flow. But if you're trying to lean it out, what's the difference between going to a smaller jet or just turning in the screw?
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era vulgaris   Relationship between idle jets and idle mix screws   May 9 2016, 04:06 PM
Justinp71   On all the carbs I've worked on the idle screw...   May 9 2016, 04:27 PM
r_towle   First answer, no, it does not work that way. Then,...   May 9 2016, 05:41 PM
era vulgaris   Thanks for the info guys! I already have an o...   May 9 2016, 06:23 PM
rhodyguy   At what rpm does your car idle? Does your car stil...   May 9 2016, 06:40 PM
era vulgaris   It idles around 1100. Yeah I normally roll up to...   May 9 2016, 06:47 PM
rfinegan   It idles around 1100. Yeah I normally roll up t...   May 10 2016, 04:35 AM
somd914   This doesn't answer your question but there is...   May 9 2016, 07:00 PM
PancakePorsche   After 3-4 turns out, idle mixture screws are not ...   May 10 2016, 12:21 AM
rhodyguy   See if you can achieve a stable idle @ 950rpm.   May 10 2016, 07:15 AM
era vulgaris   After 3-4 turns out, idle mixture screws are not...   May 10 2016, 07:42 AM
Justinp71   Yes, AFR gauges are great. Also make sure you don...   May 10 2016, 04:05 PM
r_towle   Talking about heat syncing and how it affects the ...   May 10 2016, 04:13 PM
era vulgaris   I do have phenolic spacers between the heads and t...   May 10 2016, 04:40 PM
r_towle   I saw the thread, was not blind, just bored stiff ...   May 10 2016, 07:25 PM
era vulgaris   Sorry, the missed thread comment was directed at J...   May 10 2016, 09:37 PM
r_towle   Ok, Sounds like a great car that runs perfectly fi...   May 10 2016, 11:05 PM
era vulgaris   Haha, yeah you're probably right. And if this...   May 11 2016, 07:48 AM
r_towle   Thus why I have no gauges in mine....I took out th...   May 11 2016, 07:45 PM


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