[Fot] TR 4 HS 6 hesitation questions from the Portland Historic race

[Duncan Charlton]

Mike,
You didn't mention whether you have the float bowl tops that hinge the float
at the front so that left/right turns don't affect fuel level.  Does it matter
what rpm range you've been in just prior to the occurrence?

Duncan
(Texas)

On Jul 6, 2012, at 9:45 PM, Mike Mehl wrote:

> Maybe the collective FOT Group might have some thoughts.
>
> I am having what appears to be a loading of one of the Carbs.  I have a lot
of triumph brain trust around me.  It only happens in medium speed left
handers (coming out of the chicagne and turn 6.  I had a similar problem in
Seattle last week.  Although I didn't have problems in other left hand turns
there.
> So what have I done.
> Checked the floats and float needles. All good
> Checked float needles. Set fine.
> I run trans fluid in the dampners ( my dyno guy wants me to)   I found the
levels to be waydifferent - corrected that for tomorrow.
> Jeff Quick found a frayed wire in the distributor.  Replaced
> Fuel pressure 2.7psi
>
> Any other thoughts?
>
> Runs great down the straights and fine in right handers.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Mike.
>
> Sent from my Kindle Fire
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