[TR] TR3A SU H6 Carb Rebuild Question

[Bud Rolofson]

Jim,

 I’ve heard 8 flats from full tight. I think one and a half turns (rather than flats) would be about 8 flats.

Bud

> On Sep 7, 2018, at 6:28 PM, 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
> 62 TR4
> 75 TR6
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> 02 Triumph Trophy 1200 (Had to have it)
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