36 Dellorto DRLA tuning

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CHAse580
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36 Dellorto DRLA tuning

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The engine is stock with dual dells, 009 dist., and merged header. The carbs are in sync, but they are running rich. The carbs were tuned for a bigger engine. What jetting are you guys running for the same or similar setup.
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MrGolf
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36 Dellorto DRLA tuning

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Go to dellorto.com. They have info and parts listed. If floats are not adjusted prpperly it will run to rich or to lean. I run a single 36. Bought it used. Was told it was down jetted for a 1600 but do not know the size of the jets. I e-mailed then and they gave me good info....
JoeyB

36 Dellorto DRLA tuning

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stock engine with dual 36's should be set up like this:
55-60 idle
30mm venturi
120 main
35 pump jet
180 air
#2 emulsion tubes

the floats should be set as follows: 5mm closed, 13mm open.
if the floats are not set up right it may cause your rich mix also check your fuel pressure....it should be set to 2-2½ psi 3psi max. anything more is overkill and may contribute to your rich mixture also.
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