Re: [T3] More Carb questions and theories

["Mark Seaton" <mark.seaton2@ntlworld.com>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Doughney" <ben_d@clear.net.nz>

> Mine are the earlier ones with the springs on them, I think the later ones
> turn about 2 turns to an earlier screws' 1 turn, so this could account for
> the difference there.

Yes but 5 turns out still seems a bit too much doesn't it?

> That's US, (I think). I calculated that working off the fact that the tank
> is quoted as 45 gallons or whatever it is.

Its 40 litres isn't it? thats about 10 gallons US

> > I have the carbs as perfectly synced as I can get them using a very
accurate
> > manometer between the intake manifolds on the balance pipe mounting
tubes. I
> > double checked with a synchrotester and they tallied.
>
> It seems like you have covered most if not all of the parts that could be
> causing the problem. What about your fuel pump? Have you checked the
> pressure of that to see that it is not too high?

Well I haven't checked the pressure but it is a NOS one and I've actually
had 3 different ones on there in the last year and a half and none made any
significant difference.

Its a mystery!

Mark


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