[Spridgets] Fouled Plugs

[Linda Grunthaner]

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On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 11:27 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>wrote:

> Chris,
>      The colour is no longer a reliable identifier. I would trust what
> Burlen sent you. The waxstats weren't over here, much, but they were
> different originally.
>        When I set or balance carbs, I start by bringing both jets level
> with the bridge, then run the nut down 2 turns. If you can get them flush,
> then they should be fine. Someday measure the hole, and make sure it's .090"
> (they also can be .100")
>
> I'm guessing Frank does too. I suspect he didn't catch that one of the jets
> wasn't all the way flush.
>
>        Ignition issues can foul 2 plugs as well..... just sayin'   ;-)
>
> Peter
> ===
>
>
> At 10:09 AM 1/26/2011, Chris King wrote:
>
>> Hmm, I think I have black jets in my 1500 (twin HS4 carbs). I've run into
>> a similar problem that Frank has (fouled on 3&4). Haven't taken the carbs
>> off yet to look at it, but this is timely. One more thing to look at.
>>
>> The carbs are a late FZX series from a UK Midget/Spit that originally came
>> with waxstats. I think I bought a conversion kit from Burlen several years
>> ago, so I asssume the jets are correct. Any way to be sure?
>>
>> Chris King
>> http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <http://home.comcast.net/%7Ekvcbk/>
>>
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