I've used the hose method for years, but I just
ordered a unisyn, so I'll let you know which I prefer
once it arrives..
Mike '66
Charleston SC
--- clockmkr <clockmkr@internetcds.com> wrote:
> I have a unisyn which I bought at a "Discount Import
> Store". Don't like it. I
> use a trick taught to me by an ol-timer.
> Take a length of 3/8 " hose a couple of feet long
> and put one end in the carb
> throat about 1/2" in, the other end against your
> ear.
> You can hear the difference in the carbs if they are
> the slightest bit off. I
> found this way much more accurate, and a lot
> cheaper.
> Has anybody else used this method?
>
> Scott Hilmoe
> "Clockmkr"
> 67 1600 for sale
>
> "James B. Horn" wrote:
>
> > Thanks All for the info.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "sidney raper" <spl310@hotmail.com>
> > To: <horne@cs.utexas.edu>;
> <jamesbhorn@outerbounds.net>
> > Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 7:50 AM
> > Subject: Re: Carb Syncronizers
> >
> > > You may want to check some of the VW magazines
> and catalogs. Also some of
> > > the local bug shops. I bought a used Unisyn for
> $5 from a bug shop and a
> > > new one was around $20 I think. I just checked
> CB Performance, and they
> > > have them for $19.99 plus shipping.
> > >
> > > Sid
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>
> > > >Reply-To: "Patrick J. Horne"
> <horne@cs.utexas.edu>
> > > >To: "James B. Horn"
> <jamesbhorn@outerbounds.net>
> > > >CC: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > > >Subject: Re: Carb Syncronizers
> > > >Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 09:28:30 -0500
> > > >
> > > >I have been using a uni-syn for many years. I
> started out with it on
> > > >my twin carb VW in the early 70's. Keep an eye
> out on ebay for one.
> > > >The last time I saw one in a store it was
> almost $50. On ebay I have
> > > >seen them for less than $25.
> > > >
> > > >Peace,
> > > >Pat
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >--
> > > >- Support Habitat for Humanity, A "hand up",
> not a "hand out" -
> > > >
> > > >Pat Horne, Network Manager, Shop Supervisor,
> Future planner
> > > >CS Dept, University of Texas, Austin, Tx. 78712
> USA
> > > >voice (512)471-9730, fax (512)471-8885,
> horne@cs.utexas.edu
> > >
> > >
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