[TR] Running with Webers

[TeriAnn Wakeman]

Darrell Walker wrote:
> Well, I got far enough to attempt to start my engine with my new  
> Webers.  The good news is that is started right up.  The bad news  
> (hopefully just temporary) is that it idles at 3000 RPM.  I closed  
> down the idle screws all the way and got it to around 2000 RPM.   
> After reading about the adjustments again, I found that one of the  
> air bypasses was open, and the idle mixture screws were opened way  
> up.  I didn't have a chance to run it after fixing those things.   
> Hopefully that is the problem, and not an air leak.

No questions asked, but be sure the butterflies are completely closed 
and not uncovering a progression hole.  If your carbs have air bypass 
screws use those to set our idle speed.
> 
> Also, my new Denso alternator is working, but my ignition warning  
> light doesn't operate.  I wired it up according to Dan Master's  
> instructions at the VTR site (or at least that's what I intended to  
> do!).  I'll have to debug that as well.

No question asked but be sure one side of the gen lamp goes to switched 
12V and the other side goes to the alternator.


> Still have my new electric fuel pump to install, Mallory distributor,  
> and figure out what I want to do for air cleaners.

Still no questions asked.  Webers like high volume low pressure (about 3 
lbs) pumps.  The stock mechanical pump works fine.  You may need a 
pressure regulator for the electric pump.

Don't rely upon the distributor parts contacting the engine parts to 
provide an adequate ground.  A real common problem is a poor ground 
destroying condensers. Play it safe and run  wire between the bolt 
holding the condenser to the distributor and a bolt holding the coil to 
the block.  Also, the condenser is coated.  The nibs on the holder are 
supposed to pierce the coating.  Never reuse a condenser holder even if 
it looks like new.  An extra precaution would be to lightly sand the 
condenser side where the holder nibs make contact.

I use an itg filter.  You do not want to put a solid surface in close 
proximity over the air horns.

TeriAnn