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Old 08-26-2011, 12:59 PM   #6
Robert Dip
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Default Re: 59AB with 2 x 97's get 5 MPG ??

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Charlie ny, when re-building the carbs, I was given kits from Speedway. I did not use any of their parts....the supposedly .045 replacement jets miked at .047 - .048 Some other brass machined pieces would not engage the threads properly....originals worked just fine. The cheaper kits are not worth paper....and I do not want to damage good original 97 bodies. ( get the real Stromberg parts ) Present jets are actual .045 and I am waiting to go to .042. A local shop that recently did a similar duel set-up did mention that the plugs were rich also. They changed to power valve and this made the engine run smoother and the plugs went from black to a clean brown. They also mentioned that the sound of the engine changed…..to the better. So, could the power valves be the answer…..I have some on order…..Thks..Robert
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