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  1. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Scooper,
    did you ever get them Dyno #s?
    the last i read you were dialing in your carb...

    ...Frank...
     
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    No dyno #s. It is running good, but it is so hot here that i don't drive it, and currently, the inspection sticker is out of date.

    I will get the inspection back up in September, so I can legally attend the Texas Mini Meet.

    No dyno until I get the transmission built up enough to handle the engine...

    All I can say at this point is "seat of pants" feels REALLY GOOD, but I fear I will blow out the transmission, since it is stock, exactly as it rolled off the showroom floor (except for the shift-kit I put in it).

    I have to admit that 6500 rpm shift sounds and feel really cool...:thumbs2:

    I never got anywhere near that with the old motor. Maybe 5500.
     
  3. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Wooo, it's all stripped down, I soaked in in carb cleaner (man it stinks) rinsed, blown out with compressed air, now it's ready for re assembly tomorrow. I have a list of about 5 things that were wrong with it, we'll see tomorrow once it's installed and running.
     
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    Helps to also blow out the passages with spray carb cleaner and visually check to see these are clear. Wear eye protection for this. Afterwards I then blow them clear with the air compressor.
     
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    When you get done putting it together, and you go to dump the carb cleaner, you may find a BB in the bottom...

    May want to dump the carb cleaner BEFORE reassembly...
     
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    I like taking a paper towel soaked with pb blast and rubbing it on the surface areas to help keep luster and minimize chances of oxidizing. I even spray it on moving parts, all for peace of mind anyway...
     
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    Yeah, watch out for the squirter circuit valves.
    Older carbs use a bb under the squirters, new versions use an aluminum cylinder shaped valve.

    Under the accellerator pump(s), is there a bb trapped in the bowl, or is it an orange rubber umbrella?
    Just curious. That is a good indication of age. Also, the umbrella type makes a more responsive carb.

    Good luck
    Hope it runs like new!
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Orange rubber thingy.
     
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    And use vegetable oil on reusable gaskets (blue ones, not brown) on the bowls. Something to keep it from sticking so you can pull them off later and reuse them.

    I actually sprayed PAM on mine.
     
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    Chapstick works on the gaskets too.
    You can use it on the brown ones as well to make them reusable.
     
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    WOW!!! You learn so MUCH from this forum...:D
     
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    When I bought the carb kit, I made sure it came with the blue gaskets. Everything is all cleaned up, blown out with air, followed by carb cleaner, so it's ready for re-assembly in the morning, it's Corona time!!
     
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    Good luck, and hope it all comes out running fine for you...(I believe it will)(y)
     
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    ...but is any of it...usefull information...:huh:
    someone pointed out...

    "He means from "Joe Blow" online... he researches education sites instead of listening to everyone on forums."

    ...:whistle:...
     
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    That sounds familure, I just don't remember where I read that...:hmmm:
     

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