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alanwoodieman · 10-20-2017, 04:51 PM

A real newby wants some info on initial settings for a carb--including all specs for a starting point Thanks

J Franklin · 10-20-2017, 05:37 PM

On cold starting open the GAV needle connected to the choke rod 1 1/2 turn CCW from the seat and also turn the needle valve on the carb body about 1 1/2 turns CCW from the seat. Crank the car for about 2 revolutions and release the choke while continuing to crank and if all is well with the car mechanically and electronically it will start. as it warms up you can close the GAV and fine tune the idle jet.

alanwoodieman · 10-20-2017, 07:15 PM

thanks J Franklin

Crankster · 10-20-2017, 07:49 PM

Do these vintages have to pass smog in certain states? It would be almost enjoyable to bring in a car like that. "Here ya go, have at it".

J Franklin · 10-20-2017, 08:17 PM

I wouldn't be that brave or would that be called foolish.

Crankster · 10-20-2017, 08:40 PM

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It's not like there's any choice, that's why I asked.

10-20-2017, 04:51 PM	#1
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	1929 carb adjustment A real newby wants some info on initial settings for a carb--including all specs for a starting point Thanks

10-20-2017, 05:37 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,961	Re: 1929 carb adjustment On cold starting open the GAV needle connected to the choke rod 1 1/2 turn CCW from the seat and also turn the needle valve on the carb body about 1 1/2 turns CCW from the seat. Crank the car for about 2 revolutions and release the choke while continuing to crank and if all is well with the car mechanically and electronically it will start. as it warms up you can close the GAV and fine tune the idle jet.

10-20-2017, 07:15 PM	#3
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: 1929 carb adjustment thanks J Franklin

10-20-2017, 07:49 PM	#4
Crankster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 563	Re: 1929 carb adjustment Do these vintages have to pass smog in certain states? It would be almost enjoyable to bring in a car like that. "Here ya go, have at it".

10-20-2017, 08:17 PM	#5
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,961	Re: 1929 carb adjustment I wouldn't be that brave or would that be called foolish.

10-20-2017, 08:40 PM	#6
Crankster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 563	Re: 1929 carb adjustment Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It's not like there's any choice, that's why I asked.