[TR] TR3A SU H6 Carb Rebuild Question

[James Henningsen]

Thank you both.  I meant turns when I said flats.  Scotch was already kicking I sent orig post.  Off to garage.  
Jim

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> On Sep 8, 2018, at 8:47 AM, Cliff Hansen <cliff_hansen at outlook.com> wrote:
> 
> That’s 1-1/2 turns not 1-1/2 flats. Units matter - ask the Mars Climate Orbiter :)
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> From: 32032021020n behalf of 
> Sent: Saturday, September 8, 2018 2:05 AM
> To: Jim Henningsen
> Cc: Triumphs
> Subject: Re: [TR] TR3A SU H6 Carb Rebuild Question 
>  
> I have heard 1-1/2 to 2, I always start at 1-1/2 with no problems. 
> 
> Speaking of SU, I can pick up a full catalog while at the factory booth today or tomorrow if anyone would like one. Just the cost of mailing after I get back to the states. Supplies limited to what I can carry off. 
> 
> Bill B 
> TS30800L 
> 
> Sent from my Handspring Treo 
> 
> On Sep 8, 2018, at 1:28 AM, Jim Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com> wrote: 
> 
> Having a spot of fun learning to rebuild my SU carbs. Got them all back 
> together with new kits and looking very nice indeed. Throttle shaft wear 
> felt very minimal so I did not replace. Kit included new needle and float 
> valves along with gaskets. First time doing a set of SUs so please bear 
> with me. My question is where should the jet adjusting nut be set prior to 
> running and setting mixture? I had hear one and half flats backed off from 
> fully tightened position? Thoughts would be greatly appreciated as I would 
> like to test and adjust this weekend. 
> Cheers, 
> Jim Henningsen 
> Ocala FL 
> 61 TR3A 
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> 82 Jeep CJ8 
> 02 Triumph Trophy 1200 (Had to have it) 
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