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L head won't idle without choke

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by Lifesgoodhere, Apr 14, 2009.

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  1. Apr 25, 2009
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Apopka, Fl
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    I've got regulators on both of my Solex carbs, based on being told they need them. Haven't tried them without regulators.
     
    Glenn, Apr 25, 2009
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  2. Apr 25, 2009
    canuckCJ

    canuckCJ Member

    Channahon, IL
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    no regulator on my Solex. never had an issue
     
    canuckCJ, Apr 25, 2009
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  3. Apr 25, 2009
    Lifesgoodhere

    Lifesgoodhere Like 6 Jeeps isn't enough

    Staunton, Virginia
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    ok, thanks. i was looking around for one, and to get one which has an adjustment range of 1-4 PSI, it would cost $20, and about 16 weeks to get it. I don't want to wait that long.
     
    Lifesgoodhere, Apr 25, 2009
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  4. Apr 25, 2009
    NoFlyZone

    NoFlyZone Member

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    They have them at every autozone. I just had this argument myself. It wont hurt to put in line. You can always turn the knob to 5 if needed.
     
    NoFlyZone, Apr 25, 2009
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  5. Apr 25, 2009
    Lifesgoodhere

    Lifesgoodhere Like 6 Jeeps isn't enough

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    the pump I have only puts out ~3 psi, soooo?

    I checked autozone...$40 and about 3 weeks to get one in.
     
    Lifesgoodhere, Apr 25, 2009
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  6. Apr 26, 2009
    NoFlyZone

    NoFlyZone Member

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    The fuel pump reg is optional for sure. Crank it up and give us a report. I just ordered the electronic dist., and solex from John myself. I can't wait for mine to be reliable again.
     
    NoFlyZone, Apr 26, 2009
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  7. Apr 26, 2009
    Lifesgoodhere

    Lifesgoodhere Like 6 Jeeps isn't enough

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    Yeah, I emailed Solex Company, and asked them. They said that the regulator is not required, but it will increase the performance of the carburetor. I found one and got it on order. Someone finally has one in stock!

    I fired it up, and man what a difference, warmed up quick, idled great right out of the box. I still need to fine tune the A/F mixture a bit, but other than that I am happy.
     
    Lifesgoodhere, Apr 26, 2009
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