Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Racer guys Engine help

[Lester <oldsaabguy@comcast.net>]

Right, forgot about that..


On Jul 19, 2014, at 8:34 PM, Rick Fisk wrote:

> Lester,
>
> The plastic float assemblies are adjustable.  You can use shim washers under
the needle seat to lower the fuel level in the float chamber.
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
>> On Jul 19, 2014, at 8:32 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> For those counting on the carbs.. no joy.  Disassembled carbs, verified
>> position of needle, removed jets and verified flow, verified that piston
drop
>> on both carbs was at essentially the same speed, verified that both
pistons
>> bottom out easily and without apparent drag.  Verified float, needle , and
>> seat (Note:  there is no adjustment on this setup, the plastic float is
just
>> what it is).  Set both jets flush with bridge, backed off both 12 flats.
>>
>> I have not checked to see if the engine is "sucking".. that will be later.
>>
>> Lester
>>
>>
>>> On Jul 19, 2014, at 12:35 PM, Lester oldsaabguy@comcast.net [bugeye]
wrote:
>>>
>>> For those counting on distributor being 180 degrees out.. no joy. Didn't
>> help at all. Verified that timing was correct although being 180 degrees
out
>> compression and ignition wee happening at the wrong time.
>>>
>>> Carbs are now off so I'll get them cleaned up and blown through and
report
>> back. Also, no vent on top of the chamber. Seems really odd to me. I wonder
if
>> someone mixed and matched and although the bolt holes line up, this one
needs
>> a vent. I"ll look at the other set I have just to see.
>>>
>>> Still open to any and all ideas..
>>>
>>> Lester
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