Dynojet startup

[Anonymous]

Well i left the spacers the way they were, I just can't see the harm. I re-synched the carbs at 2500rpm and took it for another ride. Cold.. but what a beautiful day. It ran much better. I brought it back and checked the plugs. They were black but not wet. I'm guessing that the #2 plug wire wasn't connected good before. Anyway I'm pretty happy with the way it runs. I will be moving in a couple of weeks and thats all that I'm going to do on it untill I move. Then I will have a nice garage to work on it in. After I get a few more bucks I'll put an electrex kit and clean up the wiring. Thanks for the help Keith. I'll be in touch later. Kevin.

 

[KEITH KRAUSE]

OK. Sounds like you need a break.
Sounds like the #2 cylinder was hurting the performance the most. At least you have all four burning the same. You're getting there. I know it's a pain, but hang in there.
I hope you'll put the spacers back right and we can get you running good.
It's kind off hard to tell how a thinner spacer vs a thicker one works out. You'd have to measure them and then measure what each groove position on the needle is worth... compare the differences, etc... What a headache. Remember, the DJ needles are tapered much differently than the stockers, so this throws their design off too. Even a small amount changes things. I can see what you're thinking, but I really think it's best to install them right. You're making me feel guilty about the spacer mix up. Like I said, I gave the correct order several times in the past. Just made a mistake that I'd like to make up for.
You know it's rich now, and the plugs were looking a pretty good tan before, except for the wet one, which wasn't the jettings fault. If you put the spacers back right and put the e-clips back to #4 from the top and re-synch, I think you'll be there. MAYBE a jetting spacer on top the e-clip (same #4 position) if it's a little rich. Between those two choices, I actually lean towards the jetting spacer on top the clip. You did say there was a little more soot than you would like. I can't say. Only you saw the plug reads. All I know is tan is good. So you MIGHT be looking at 1 or 2 more needle adjustments, which is the most work with these carbs. Of course, you'll probably have some pilot screw tweaking to do, but that's easy. Remember, to get a good read of the needle circuit, you need to mark the throttle and go a few miles at 1/3 throttle position. Then do a chop test to get an accurate plug read. Just be careful.
Jetting is trial and error. I try to share my experience because I know how frustrating it can be. Believe it or not, I've seen or heard of people taking things apart 10 times and still not be happy. I've had to go through this myself. I've gotten a lot better at it over time, but it's still a challenge with all the variables involved. But if you hang in there, the results will be worth the hassle.
Talk to you soon.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the help Keith. Don't feel guilty about the spacers, you and the others on this site have helped me immensely. I have learned so much over the past few months. I really do have to put the project down for a couple of weeks untill the move. If I have to move the needle again I'll put the spacers back right. The plugs were tan before because thats how they were before I installed the jet kit and air pods. This time I cleaned them. I know this is going to take time to dial in perfect but to get it to run good at all with the air pods is something I could have never done without your help. Now, since you're in sunny So Cal, take a ride for those of us who have to wait a few more months.

 

[KEITH KRAUSE]

It was wet down here most of last week and it's raining right now.
But we do need the water down here.

 

[RacingJake]

Fire's in the summer and mud slides in the winter. Somethings never change. Been there seen that. Also don't forget that famous smog, looks like a big blanket when you are up in the mountains and the traffic. Grew up in SC then joined the darkside.