Originally posted by Denny Graham:
I was just wondering if anyone ever went to that much trouble with these old timers.
that much trouble? I´m totaly gauge nut.
I have a vintage sun motor tester, several syncro testers, 2 oxygen sensors in the dual exhaust (and a Lambdatool LM1), advance timing light, infrared thermometer, compression and leakdown testers, vacuum gauge and what not - plus an air/fuel gauge, fuel pressure gauge and a vacuum gauge permanent hooked up in the cab.
The vacuum gauge at the dashboard is for milage (makes a light foot).
I hate guesswork when working on engines.
There may be some old time wizzards that can tune a carb by ear (then they run rich most the time) but I rather trust my oxygen sensors that realy tell you what goes on. I change carbs offten yust to try them out. Tuning and jetting them with the LM1 is a snap.
It is not "that much trouble" it is fun for me to tune an engine and you will be surprised how much potential is left in all those "good running" engines.
my ct2 Frank
