Corey:
You mention disconnecting the carb linkage while setting airflow. I believe
that you should disconnect or loosen the linkage to ONE carb only (probably
the rear carb); or maybe you're already doing so. Good luck!
Walt Fogle
'69 TR6
Woodinville, WA
>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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