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Re: KM or ST needle?

To: Jouke Bloem <jbloem@bart.nl>
Subject: Re: KM or ST needle?
From: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@huntnet.net>
Date: Sun, 01 Aug 1999 16:49:01 -0500
Hard to say on so little information.  There could be many causes for your
rich condition.  What shape are your carbs in, espceially the jet seats?
John

Jouke Bloem wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Yesterday we have been busy all day setting op the engine of my 'C GT'
> properly. The problem we encountered was a too rich mixture. We found
> out there is a 'km' needle in the carburettor. The number on the carb is
> AUD287. My new workshop manual says we should have a 'st' needle as
> standard. The ignition timing that goes with this setup is 10 degrees
> instead of 20.
>
> Can someone tell me more about this needle thing. For instance can i
> change the needle to st and set the ignition to standard to get a better
> and leaner running engine?
>
> TIA
>
> Jouke Bloem
> '68 MG C GT




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