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Re: [TR] carb tuning

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Subject: Re: [TR] carb tuning
From: DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 01:19:08 +0000 (UTC)
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The lift-the-piston method of tuning only works on pre-emissions carbs (SU)=
.=C2=A0 That is because the SU needles were profiled to do that.=C2=A0 Howe=
ver that makes them run too rich to meet US emissions standards.
The factory method is to use a gas sniffer.=C2=A0 So, yes, you should borro=
w a Gunson or similar device.
Dave

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  On Sat, Sep 21, 2024 at 17:59, dave northrup<dave@ranteer.com> wrote:   =
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i have a 72 TR6 with triple carbs.=C2=A0 the engine now has about 400 miles=
 on it, and i am pretty sure the carbs are too rich.




i am aware of the lift-a--piston method of tuning the carbs.




i am wondering if it is worth getting a gunson tuning setup or what is the =
best method for ensuring the carbs are correctly tuned.




i know i need to ascertain the valve gap and timing first.
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The lift-the-piston method of tuning only works on pre-emissions carbs 
(SU).&nbsp; That is because the SU needles were profiled to do that.&nbsp; 
However that makes them run too rich to meet US emissions 
standards.<div><br></div><div>The factory method is to use a gas sniffer.&nbsp; 
So, yes, you should borrow a Gunson or similar 
device.</div><div><br></div><div>Dave<br><br><div 
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<p>i have a 72 TR6 with triple carbs.&nbsp; the engine now has about 400 miles 
on it, and i am pretty sure the carbs are too rich.</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>i am aware of the lift-a--piston method of tuning the carbs.</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>i am wondering if it is worth getting a gunson tuning setup or what is the 
best method for ensuring the carbs are correctly tuned.</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>i know i need to ascertain the valve gap and timing first.</p>
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