Thanks to all who have responded. We've ordered some parts and made
some calls. Joe Curto told me that he's had a few TR's come in with
after-market MECHANICAL pumps that are putting out too high a pressure.
Anyone else run into that? We'll put the old pump back on or get a good
regulator and gauge. The carbs are FZX 1258's which calls for a
standard metering needle of "ABT". Also, I hate to admit I didn't
notice that there were no piston springs (I'm used to working on H1's
for the Bugeye which have no springs but I should have caught that
anyway...duh.)
Given the fact that the car is desmogged is the timing still 10* BTDC?
Neil, I'm not sure what you mean by "reversion" issues? I shall find
the answers to your questions.
Again thanks for the help...we'll see what Thursday brings!
Dave
Neil Penberthy wrote:
> I'd suggest checking that you have the right needle. Also you mentioned some
>modification to the motor - head skimming - relatively small changes to the
>stock set up can require non standard needles etc. The exhaust was swapped on
>my car and with the stock needles it would barely run.
>
> Also was the head work done at the same time as the carb install? There may
>be all kinds of factors in play if that is the case. Assuming that the head
>work is OK there can still be all kinds of unforeseen issues such as reversion
>issues etc.
>
> I think we need more information to really get to the bottom of you problem.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Neil
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