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Re: Synchronizing carbs with rubber hose

To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Synchronizing carbs with rubber hose
From: Gordon Glasgow <glasgow@serv.net>
Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2000 10:56:10 -0700
That may explain the mental condition of a lot of those British car guys.

Question: Do brains make an effect lead substitute for lubricating valve stems?

;-)

Keith0alan@aol.com wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> > (And no, you don't need any special gauges to synchronize the air inlets;
> > just a hunk of rubber fuel line and a reasonably good ear).
>
> This is a very dangerous practice, If the vacuum gets to high and the hose
> get stuck in your ear canal you will find your brains being sucked into the
> engine. This is very hard on the carbs and valves. Or if the engine back
> fires through the carb it will blow your brains all over the far wall. That
> really upsets the wife who always has to clean up after you. Be safe, just
> say no to the rubber hose.
>
>                                    keith "see you at Shasta" Williams

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