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#62946 07/11/2006 5:05 AM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 107 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 107 | Hello all I just got my 235 set up with fenton exhaust and dual intake. What is normally done with the vac to the distributor? Should they be joined so they both pull the advance on the distributor or just use one and plug the other
Many thanks
1946 1/2 ton
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#62947 07/11/2006 5:14 AM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | Yes, just plug one, single make it work. Another tip, look down the throat of the carbs with a flash lite and make real sure they open exactly together and that the linkage is nice and smooth. | | |
#62948 07/13/2006 6:24 PM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 107 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 107 | I am having a little linkage trouble. From the pedal it is not smooth and feels like it hangs up somewhere. I cut and bent the linkage to make it fit (56 235 in a 46) but now that it is closer todrivable it is far from drivable. I am so close and so far away
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#62949 07/15/2006 1:55 PM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 | In addition to taking the vacuum from only one carb, remove the choke from the carb that the choke cable is not hooked up to. This will eliminate any chances of the choke vibrating closed.
One of the best tips I got on tuning my dual carbs is to purchase a uni-syn tool. They can be found on eBay for short money and go a long way in obtaining perfect throttle response.
As for the linkage, keep working at it. Do not settle for a "this is good enough" senario. It is critical that the linkage is smooth as silk otherwise it can break on you when you are far from home.
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#62950 07/15/2006 9:47 PM | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 | Way to go Sweet! Want to lend me that Unisyn when I get ready to start up the dual Holley Webers? | | |
#62951 07/16/2006 2:16 AM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | Again, the linkage must be bullit proof. I use heim joints where ever possible vs. the old bent rod in the hole style. If your linkage is sloppy your unisyn wont make it any better. A hose from your ear to the carb also works. | | |
#62952 07/16/2006 12:39 PM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 | Geezer,
No problem, I already sent you an email this morning....
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#62953 07/16/2006 5:58 PM | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | JiMerit.
Would you please post a link for someone who sells Heim jonts and/or a site that discusses/demonstrates how to use them? I did some searching but did not get anything useful.
Thanks,
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#62954 07/16/2006 7:21 PM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 107 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 107 | tclederman Here is a link to a heim joint seller. http://www.mmsacc-stainless.com/html/heim_joints.htm Jim do you have any photos of your linkage I am not having much luck smoothing it out. Brian
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#62955 07/17/2006 11:38 AM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 | | | |
#62956 07/17/2006 12:46 PM | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Thanks, Brian and chuckthetruck. Both those links have useful and interesting items.
It would be nice to see some photos of a smooth-working setup. | | |
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