In the instance that you quoted, Dan, the reference to a "fatter" needle
meant to a needle which would give a richer (or fatter) mixture. Once again,
you 'murricans have managed to corrupt the English language by developing
idiomatic expressions that serve only to confuse!
Lawrie
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Dwelley <ddwelley@excite.com>
To: Lawrie Alexander <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Dan Dwelley
<ddwelley@excite.com>
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, September 29, 1999 7:41 AM
Subject: Re: Air filters
>I stand corrected! I recall reading something that said something about
>using a fatter needle with the K&Ns. I suppose if you have the ability to
>re-jet the carb that would be true to an extent.
>
>Lawrie...Thanks for setting me on the correct path.
>
>Dan Dwelley
>77 Midget
>Alexandria, Va.
>
>On Tue, 28 Sep 1999 18:37:30 -0700, Lawrie Alexander wrote:
>
>> Sorry, Dan, completely wrong!
>>
>> Thinner needle means less obstruction in a fixed-size jet orifice so that
>> more fuel passes the needle, therefore a richer mixture results.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Lawrie
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dan Dwelley <ddwelley@excite.com>
>> To: DENNIS COX <djc@appsig.com>; Dan Dwelley <ddwelley@excite.com>
>> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
>> Date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 6:31 PM
>> Subject: Re: Air filters
>>
>>
>> >Thinner needle equates to smaller fuel port which equates to less fuel
>> which
>> >leads to a leaner mixture.
>> >
>> >On Tue, 28 Sep 1999 14:17:02 -0700, DENNIS COX wrote:
>> >
>> >> Oh yea, forgot to mention... I also installed the #6 needles. I
>beleve
>> >> they are thinner.. richer...
>> >>
>> >> Dan Dwelley wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > Make sure you use a fatter needle on your carbs! You'll get a
>> >horsepower
>> >> > gain but you need to compensate the fuel for the extra air flow.
>> >> >
>> >> > Dan
>> >> > 77 Midget
>> >> > Alexandria, Va.
>> >> >
>> >> > On Tue, 28 Sep 1999 12:15:06 -0700, DENNIS COX wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > > I would like to know what type of air filter set up that you
>listers
>> >are
>> >> > > using.. I am interested and any comments on after market high
>flow
>> >> > > systems. Do they work.. What kind of gains can be expected etc..
>I
>> >> > > purchased the K&N 3" chrome air filters (Moss #'s for reference)
>> >222-950
>> >> > > and the high performance ram pipes 222-970. Is anybody using this
>> >set
>> >> > > up? And if so what is your impression. Comments on other brands
>of
>> >> > > filters systems would be appreciated also..
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Dennis
>> >> > > 67 MGB...
>> >> >
>> >> > Dan Dwelley
>> >> > 77 Midget
>> >> > Alexandria, Va.
>> >> >
>> >> > Get FREE voicemail, fax and email at http://voicemail.excite.com
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>> >
>> >Dan Dwelley
>> >77 Midget
>> >Alexandria, Va.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >Get FREE voicemail, fax and email at http://voicemail.excite.com
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>> >
>>
>
>Dan Dwelley
>77 Midget
>Alexandria, Va.
>
>
>
>
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