<VV> Turbo Carb question

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Kovacs" <kovacsmj at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Bob Gilbert" <bgilbert at redshift.bc.ca>
Subject: Re: <VV> Turbo Carb question


> called a "Lean roll". The leaner mixture speeds up the idle of most any 
> carb.
> MIKE KOVACS
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Yep.  Like most simple carburetors set the idle mixture so that the engine 
slowly decreases in rpm over 20 seconds or so ... this will be slightly " 
too rich" but makes up for a weak accerator pump shot, slightly wrong 
needle/jet etc.

Of course, you might have to blip it at idle to keep it cleared out,  but 
this only impresses those who think you have a big cam etc.  and it will 
probably not be accepted by non-enthusiast drivers, such as your wife 
fetching a couple six packs when it dies from too rich at every stop light.

( another benefit of too rich at idle will be that if you are playing hard, 
running a bit hot ... the carb will deliver a little cooling  mixture shot 
each time you go to idle circuit , or the idle position on your  tapered 
needle.  )

just some more trivia; ken at deltawerkes