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Is there a special tool to read rpm. My auto tach fluctuates between 680 and 720 and 800 on muffs. When doing cars in the old days it seemed to be a steady number. Also should the clamp be on the #1 plug wire? Also is it imperitive to remove throttle cable for accurate adjustment. I know the...
I rebuilt my carburetor and I put it in and it fired up just fine on one and a 1/2 turns.The RPm's are at a 1080 right now and I know I have bring them down with muffs to about 7:40 or 8:40. Then in the waTer idling in gear to 650. My question is should I adjust the mixture first and does that...
I have installed a shut off valve on the gas line to stop carb clogging when not used for a while. Carb is rebuilt. My question is should I install a bulb or is it fine to just start up. Don't want to damage fuel pump. Any advice is welcome.
