[Healeys] hd8 carb bench settings / first start up

[andy pole]

Guys



I have tried to start the bj8 today and had one or two issues, mainly caused
by no spark, due to having an RVI negative earth conversion on the tacho,
eventually traced the wiring and added an extra feed. Anway before it got to
late I also managed to get petrol to the carbs (after one or two leaks) and
looking at the float bowls the level seems the same on both (around 4-5mm from
top?).



I dont have a workshop manual with me (left it at work) so would like to start
her up for the first time in the morning (minus one exhaust, gone back to
manufacturers for mods). The carbs were proffessionally rebuilt and have 2
turns on what I believe is the idle screw (big one on its own?) and the
throttle screws backed fully off, I assume the jet was set up correctly.



Do these settings sound correct and would this give me a high / low idle? On
startup if it is too high does the idle screw need to be wound in or out?



Sorry if this sounds basic but I been brought up on fuel injection (gte's) and
know less than nothing about SU's, and there doesnt seem much on the web for
intial startups after rebuilds (so thought I would ask the all wise).



ps

I had to remove the oil flexi pipe to bleed thru and now have around 58psi oil
pressure now on the gauge, is there anything else to worry about (ie are air
locks common in the coolant?)



many thanks Andy

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