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Old 06-11-2022, 04:51 PM   #1
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got it running good thanks for the input guys. so i changed out the main jet, measures 1.48 in., then i blew out the carb with air,then i changed the carb. bowel gasket they are suppose to measure .048 in. mine was .023 ?? brand new . so with just these minor changes ,I set the idle opened the air adj. 1& 3/4 turns . the gav now works . i took it for a short ride and i think its running good.new wwtires and painted rims. I'm READY. THE HOOCH
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Old 06-11-2022, 05:42 PM   #2
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got it running good thanks for the input guys. so i changed out the main jet, measures 1.48 in., then i blew out the carb with air,then i changed the carb. bowel gasket they are suppose to measure .048 in. mine was .023 ?? brand new . so with just these minor changes ,I set the idle opened the air adj. 1& 3/4 turns . the gav now works . i took it for a short ride and i think its running good.new wwtires and painted rims. I'm READY. THE HOOCH
Great thanks for the update! Nice Model A
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Old 06-11-2022, 11:47 PM   #5
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Do you know what the main jet you took out measured?
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Old 06-12-2022, 07:31 AM   #6
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the main jet i took out was only 1/32 in. short of the recommended.
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Old 06-12-2022, 10:03 AM   #7
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Old 06-12-2022, 10:36 AM   #8
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Do you know what the main jet you took out measured?
should be 1 15/32, cap jet 1 5/32; the main jet should be level with top of the ridge where the venturi sets in the carb.
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Old 06-12-2022, 10:40 AM   #9
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got it running good thanks for the input guys. so i changed out the main jet, measures 1.48 in., then i blew out the carb with air,then i changed the carb. bowel gasket they are suppose to measure .048 in. mine was .023 ?? brand new . so with just these minor changes ,I set the idle opened the air adj. 1& 3/4 turns . the gav now works . i took it for a short ride and i think its running good.new wwtires and painted rims. I'm READY. THE HOOCH
I would say when you blew out the carb you probably got ride of misc debris in other areas of carb, the gasket thickness ? you talking the one between the 2 halves/?
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That's a great looking Roadster. Glad you got the gallops out.
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Sooo......how many GALLOPS does it take to make 1 HP?
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