Thanks for the replies, I think I will richen it up a bit.
Toby, what is the "high cylinder pressure" break in all about?
Daryl
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From: <RacerY@comcast.net>
To: "Daryl Smith" <drlsmith@telus.net>; "Datsun Roadster List"
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 2:22 PM
Subject: Re: SU setup for 1800cc
> Well,
> in theory, you're right-
> bolt 'em on and go.
>
> If it's a fresh motor, I'd richen the mix just a bit
> until it breaks in- just to be safe.
>
> I've had good luck with the 'high cylinder pressure' break in for ring
> seating- but that's a bit controversial.
>
> You'll probably find that it'll need to flow more fuel-
> but then, the new engine might be able to run a bit leaner,
> so i could be wrong. It'll certainly be close enough to get you started!
>
> no help here, huh?
>
> Toby
>
>
>> I am just about ready to fire up my R series based 1800cc engine with the
>> 38mm
>> carbs.
>>
>> Any advice as to how to set up the carbs?
>>
>> It was running fairly well recently on the 1600 @ about 8:1 compression
>> with
>> flat top pistons and stock cam (256*).
>>
>> I am now at 1800cc and ~9.3:1 compression with a 270*
>> cam.
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