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Carb balancing

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 22:42
by Skeggy
I used to balance carbs by ear but old age has taken it's toll :(

So where can I get one of those manometers thingys as cheap as possible?

Or are there any other options/ideas?

Many thanks in advance.

Steve

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 23:18
by Dougie

Carb Balancing

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 00:00
by RobCallen
When I did mine some time ago I only had a single vacuum gauge so balanced them as follows. Mig welder tips screwed into the carb holes with tubes attached. Strong spring clamps on 3 tubes bent double to block these. Vacuum gauge on the 4th. Clamp this one then move the gauge.
It did make it a bit labourious but was doable.
I used a colortune as well.

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 09:48
by tonypoll
I've used the CarbTune for a couple of years and found it very quick and easy to balance all four chokes simultaneously. Recommended!

Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 18:35
by Skeggy
Thought about your suggestion RobCallen but decided to talk SWMBO into letting me get a Carbtune :lol:

This afternoon I used it and have to say how good it is. Very simple to use and within minutes I have an engine that ticks over perfectly. Haven't driven it yet due to alcohol comsumptiom celebrating Jenson's win :lol:

Anyway a highly recommended product. Thanks to all the pointed me in the right direction.

Steve

PS. Just a thought...anyone that wants to come over to Skegness and use it before they buy thier own (seeing it in action you will want one!) is very welcome.