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ratman 08-18-2005 10:33 AM

idle mixture for dominator carbs
 
what should the base line be for # of turns out on the idle mixture screws? in is leaner correct?

Gary Anderson 08-18-2005 11:26 AM

Re: idle mixture for dominator carbs
 
Start at 1 1/2 on primaries, and about 3/4 on secondaries.
In is leaner.

mopower 08-18-2005 11:51 AM

Re: idle mixture for dominator carbs
 
Mine are 3/4 around

ratman 08-18-2005 01:40 PM

Re: idle mixture for dominator carbs
 
which are the primaries? the butterflys all open at the same time.

Gary Anderson 08-18-2005 01:45 PM

Re: idle mixture for dominator carbs
 
Are you sure? Is it a blower carb?
Anyway, I started 1 1/2 out ended up with abot 1 on primaries and less than 3/4 on secondaries.


Originally Posted by ratman
which are the primaries? the butterflys all open at the same time.


ratman 08-18-2005 05:17 PM

Re: idle mixture for dominator carbs
 
single 1050 dominator on a n/a 577ci eng. just looking for a base line adj for the idle circuit mixture

DanB 08-18-2005 06:35 PM

Re: idle mixture for dominator carbs
 
1 1/4 turn out ea.........then use a vacum gauge

ratman 08-18-2005 08:29 PM

Re: idle mixture for dominator carbs
 
dan i have a vacuum gauge do i tune it for the most vacuum?thx, ratman

articfriends 08-18-2005 08:36 PM

Re: idle mixture for dominator carbs
 
Tune for theb most vacum then go 1/4-1/2 turn richer. Motor should then start when its hot by just hitting key,Smitty

DanB 08-19-2005 02:06 PM

Re: idle mixture for dominator carbs
 
Phil
I left you a voice mail on the phone # you sent me. Your PM box is full!!!!! empty it

Dan


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