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Re: s.u. jet sizes

To: Vllas@aol.com
Subject: Re: s.u. jet sizes
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 21:15:48 -0400
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
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Alex

There are .90" and .100" SU jets.
All 1 1/4 carbs take the .90
Is the needle set in the piston correctly?
Did you try switching pistons to see if this made a difference?

Good luck
Frank

Vllas@aol.com wrote:
> 
> everyone,
> 
> if i remember correctly, all jets for s.u. are the same size.please correct me
> if that is not the case.
> the problem i have is that the rear carb will not run lean...as a matter of
> fact even with the jet all the way up, it satill runs rich. the needle is
> correct  #gg and the float level is also ok (7/16" rod will barely pass under
> with the needle shut). the only other item i can think of it a worn out jet.
> what do you think....any other ideas????
> the front carb has the same needle size and responds to adjustment
> beautifully. both carb have just been rebuilt.
> 
> also, my blinker is very slow but works, in the front bulbs does the larger
> filament correspond to the signal lights or is it the smaller filament?
> 
> thanks
> 
> alex

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