October 29, 20231 yr comment_658817 @jalexquijanoIMO, it looks like the rear carb is too rich, and the front carb may be too lean. Both nozzles down 3 1/2 turns. I'm left with the float level(s) being wrong. @siteunseenCan the difference in the later lids be a possibility here? I've only dealt with the early lids with identical float hinge bosses. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=24#findComment-658817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 29, 20231 yr comment_658818 The valves used to be different heights to compensate front and rear for acceleration. To simplify adjustment I have two of the short ear lids. Another member here drilled the holes higher for the float pins to be the same. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=24#findComment-658818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 29, 20231 yr Author comment_658819 This guy posted a video adjusting the floats: Is this the correct way to adjust them? I also have some float synch to perform adjustments. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=24#findComment-658819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 29, 20231 yr comment_658824 3 hours ago, Mark Maras said: @jalexquijanoIMO, it looks like the rear carb is too rich, and the front carb may be too lean. Both nozzles down 3 1/2 turns. I'm left with the float level(s) being wrong. @siteunseenCan the difference in the later lids be a possibility here? I've only dealt with the early lids with identical float hinge bosses. I agree with you. I think one carb is lean and one is rich for some reason. The motor itself I think is good. So lets try to find a way to get the plugs to match. Lets all take a look at the carb and manifold picture if we can get one. Also do you have a carb sync tool? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=24#findComment-658824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 29, 20231 yr comment_658826 I've wondered if it's a misunderstanding in raising and lowering the nozzles by way of the direction the mixture nuts being turned. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=24#findComment-658826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 30, 20231 yr Author comment_658833 3 hours ago, siteunseen said: I've wondered if it's a misunderstanding in raising and lowering the nozzles by way of the direction the mixture nuts being turned. Let me ger this clear when i mean 3.5 turns clockwise is lowering the nozzle from the bridge 3.5 turns. The standard is 2.5 turns clockwise. At that setting the car has no punch at all even at 3 turns it lacks power. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=24#findComment-658833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 30, 20231 yr comment_658860 One thing I would do is remove the domes, and pull the pistons. To check if the needles are set the same depth in the piston. If one is recessed into the piston more than that one would be rich compared to the other. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=24#findComment-658860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 30, 20231 yr comment_658862 The next thing while the dome and pistons are removed you can turn the jets knobs to the full up position. Then look. Do they look the same depth. Are we starting with both jets at the same position. For example turning a jet knob 2-1/2 turns down does not mean they are the same if the starting points are different. Did you say these were Z-Therapy carbs? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=24#findComment-658862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 30, 20231 yr Author comment_658863 Its up position and them turning them 3.5 turns clockwise each. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=24#findComment-658863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 30, 20231 yr Author comment_658864 Just now, jalexquijano said: Its up position and them turning them 3.5 turns clockwise each. We are starting from flush with bridge position and yes both ztherapy. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=24#findComment-658864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 31, 20231 yr comment_658870 Just a thought....Are they balanced at driving rpms? Run it up to 2-3k rpms and check balance with a unisyn, maybe one is opening more than the other at speed. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=24#findComment-658870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 31, 20231 yr Author comment_658872 8 minutes ago, emccallum said: Just a thought....Are they balanced at driving rpms? Run it up to 2-3k rpms and check balance with a unisyn, maybe one is opening more than the other at speed. I balanced the carbs on saturday at 2 and 3k rpms with a unisyn. This was checked already Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=24#findComment-658872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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