Mine are cup shaped. PS don't forget the unisync is adjustable for
airflow, to put the cups in mid range.
Mike L
60A,67E,59Bug,74TR6
----- Original Message -----
From: <corey.sherman@rcn.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>; Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: September 8, 2002 11:11 PM
Subject: Advice on Carbs
> I just completed rebuilding my carburettors (3365) on my '71
TR6, and
> could use some assistance... I can't seem to dial them in. I'm
sure than
> I'm missing something (like when you've missing your eyeglasses,
and
> they're on your head).
>
> I read the various books (Bentley, Hanyes, etc) and accessed the
many
> excellent wonderful knowledge bases (e.g., Buckeye Triumph. VTR,
et al.).
> I serviced both units, replacing most every gasket and bushing,
check
> metering needles, cleaned and rebuild to spec...
> still encountered a few problems.
>
> I can't seem to balance the Air Fflow between the two carbs.
> Engine warm, throttle linkage and choke cables disconnected,
'slow idle'
> screw at 1.5 turns (900 rpm) with the cold start/fast idle off.
When I
> place the Unisyn gauge on the front carb, it stalls. Only when I
increase
> up to 3,500 rpms does that plastic float move only half way up
the tube
> (by-the-way, should the float be a round ball or "cup" shaped?).
>
> Manuals/tech notes state that the mixture is too rich...
> when I adjust to be leaner, still no improvement...
> the float does not want to move!
> Is this normal?
>
> Took the car fro a drive...
> she runs, but doesn't like to go fast (feels rough), and
sputters when I
> turn it off.
>
> Any advice would be appreciated.
>
> ________________________
> Corey Sherman
> corey.sherman@rcn.com
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