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Re: [T3] dual carb question - after engine rebuild


On Sat, 2005-06-18 at 21:29, David Sanderson wrote:
> Howdy All
> 
> Well, we are ready to try and start the engine. I have rebuilt it and 
> rebuilt the Solex twin carb setup that I bought from John. Now the 
> question is - how do I initially set these carbs prior to starting? 
> Should the  adjustments be mid range? Is there anything in particular 
> that I should look out for? Thanks.

Idle mixture screws should be about 1.5- 2 turns out. Idle speed screws
should be set at 1 turn in from just touching.
There is a spec for the speed screw/throttle plate gap, but I can't find
it right now.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'71 FB AT
'66 FB MT
'64 T34 (not running)
'65 T1 (not running)
'05 KIA Sorento SUV
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org

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