It would also be good to start with 2psi fuel pressure. Typically, a the
closer range is between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2. We run 2 psi and it is most likely
that 3 is too much.
good luck.
Jason Ostrowski
Friendly Ghost Racing
On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 8:34 AM, <jeffwhall@aol.com> wrote:
> Jason,
>
> I will go from scratch and "re-do" the items you suggest.
>
> Thanx,
>
> Jeffrey W. Hall
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jason <jason@multivintage.com>
> To: jeffwhall <jeffwhall@aol.com>; jhasty <jhasty@mhc-law.com>
> Cc: fot-bounces <fot-bounces@autox.team.net>; Fot <fot@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Mon, Oct 27, 2014 7:58 pm
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Stromberg Carb tuning
>
> What kind of fuel pump? Check all the all the throttle and idle
> adjustments, there is a certain sequence to setting up the idle and doing
> the initial setup of several intermingling parts. Did your guy set that all
> up for the GT6? I don't have the factory manual in front of me but there is
> all kinds of specific turns out to start at like three turns out for one
> screw and theres all sorts of sequences for setting various stuff that have
> to do with the throttle stop screw? Did you follow that when you put them
> back on? Some stuff is done cold and some is while hot and then you twist
> it in to a certain rpm. I'd try to do that whole set procedure by the book.
> But perhaps you already did that? If not, let me know if you need the
> guide..
> Jason Ostrowski
> Friendly Ghost Racing
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
> ------------------------------
> *From: *jeffwhall@aol.com
> *Date: *Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:18:50 -0400
> *To: *<jhasty@mhc-law.com>; <jason@multivintage.com>
> *Cc: *<fot-bounces@autox.team.net>; <fot@autox.team.net>
> *Subject: *Re: [Fot] Stromberg Carb tuning
>
> 20 weight oil check, pistons fall evenly and click check, All emissions
> controls holes blocked? Check, camshaft timing,
> > ignition timing, valve adjustments, etc? engine was rebuilt and timing
> advanced.
>
> Jeffrey W. Hall
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Hasty <jhasty@mhc-law.com>
> To: <jason@multivintage.com> <jason@multivintage.com>
> Cc: Fot <fot-bounces@autox.team.net>; Fot <fot@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Mon, Oct 27, 2014 6:49 pm
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Stromberg Carb tuning
>
> Gee whiz, was it really 27? We felt put upon at 59 in Savannah, actually had
> to put on a long sleeve shirt.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Oct 27, 2014, at 7:04 PM, "jason@multivintage.com"
> <jason@multivintage.com> wrote:
> >
> > What happens when you hold the pistons up and let them fall? They shoul both
> fall evenly and all the way down and click when it falls to the bottom? This
> simple check can eliminate several possible problems.
> > Jason Ostrowski
> > Friendly Ghost Racing
> > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Duncan Charlton <duncan.charlton54@gmail.com>
> > Sender: "Fot" <fot-bounces@autox.team.net>Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:56:45
> > To: <fot@autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Fot] Stromberg Carb tuning
> >
> > 20 weight oil in the dampers? Damper pistons have intact rings? Damper
> > covers screwed down evenly? All emissions controls holes blocked? No
> > other coincidental changes to the engine such as camshaft timing,
> > ignition timing, valve adjustments, etc? I have one SU on a TR street
> > engine that does this slightly, so I'm hoping we'll hear a few more ideas.
> >
> > Duncan
> > (Texas)
> >
> >> On 10/27/14, 3:48 PM, jeffwhall@aol.com wrote:
> >> I have a major tuning challenge on my 1971 GT6. The Stromberg carbs are
> WAY
> >> out of calibration. I just had them rebuilt by a professional, the fuel
> >> pressure is 3 PSI. As I run the car the pistons move up and down
> continuously.
> >> Can anyone give advice on what to do?
> >>
> >> Jeffrey W. Hall
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original
> >> Message-----
> >> From: Diesel Performance Parts - Info
> >> <info@dieselperformanceparts.com>
> >> To: 'damys@charter.net' <damys@charter.net>
> >> Cc: 'fot@autox.team.net' <fot@autox.team.net>
> >> Sent: Mon, Oct 27, 2014 11:34 am
> >> Subject: Re: [Fot] GT6 transmission
> >>
> >>
> >> Dave & Alex,
> >>
> >> Taylor Race in Texas can
> >> set you up with a Quaife dog ring box that bolts in
> >> and should last as long as
> >> you do. Ratios are available in anything you want
> >> too. More than 3400.00 but
> >> less than driving 8 hours to race and only making
> >> one session.
> >>
> >> Mark Craig
> >> Diesel Performance Parts, INC.
> >> 411 Allied Drive
> >> Nashville, TN 37211
> >> 866-455-7788 Phone
> >> 615-834-9923 Fax
> >>
> >> www.dieselperformanceparts.com
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Fot [mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net] On
> >> Behalf Of damys@charter.net
> >> Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2014 7:30 PM
> >> To:
> >> fot@autox.team.net
> >> Subject: [Fot] GT6 transmission
> >>
> >> Looking for advice on a
> >> transmission upgrade for the GT6. I've spoken with
> >> Quantum Mechanics and they
> >> offer four options. Standard GT6 box, upgraded GT6
> >> box with TR7 gears, a TR6
> >> trans mod and the T9 option. My fear with the GT6
> >> option is the constant
> >> rebuilding, although I understand it offers the best
> >> ratios. The best seems
> >> to be the T9, but
> >> $3400 is a lot especially considering the other costs of
> >> building a racecar
> >> from the ground up If the T9 is the best, would it be a
> >> sound move to go with
> >> a lower diff ratio to be able to utilize 5th gear, or
> >> stick with the 3.27:1.
> >> Thanks
> >> Dave and Alex
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