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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Throttle_Jockey
THC correct sir. With a thunder jet external makes jet changes a lot less hassle
I couldn't agree more.
It is a PITA changing the stock air bleed.
 
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I couldn't agree more.
It is a PITA changing the stock air bleed.


Ok, why would I want to change the air bleed?
 
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Ok, why would I want to change the air bleed?
To change the time the main jet comes in.
 
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To change the time the main jet comes in.


Got ya. Thanks. I ain't messin with that. Had a nice ride on my freshly washed EVO today.


The problem seems to be solved.
 
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Originally Posted by Throttle_Jockey
Normally that plug is only removed when a external air bleed is installed. Glad you got it worked out man.

Now THC has a point. Quit intoxicating that thing with sea foam. I hear there is an SFA group , but the first step is admitting you have a problem!!!


that plug is for non S&S air cleaners. some aftermarket air cleaners plug off the bowl vent for the air bleed. if that happens you remove the plug so it can get air there's a small cotton filter kit that can be screwed into it.
 
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that plug is for non S&S air cleaners. some aftermarket air cleaners plug off the bowl vent for the air bleed. if that happens you remove the plug so it can get air there's a small cotton filter kit that can be screwed into it.
Yep. When I ran a S&S, I put Zipper's Max Flow ac kit on, & backing plate covers vent hole on face of carb. Instruction's tell you about that, & tell you to remove the plug. That cotton filter kit sounds like a good idea to keep trash out of the float bowl.


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that plug is for non S&S air cleaners. some aftermarket air cleaners plug off the bowl vent for the air bleed. if that happens you remove the plug so it can get air there's a small cotton filter kit that can be screwed into it.
Got a part number?
 
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Got a part number?


not sure who makes it it was given to me by a local shop ill ask them where they got it and let you know
 
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not sure who makes it it was given to me by a local shop ill ask them where they got it and let you know


Thanks.
 
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Got a part number?


ok talked to them today there is no part number they make them in house
and here's how they do it its a fuel filter for a echo chain saw. they run a die over the nipple so it will screw in. they said they seen a few guys using them on drag bikes with a velocity stacks. and thought it was a good idea. they also said it only works on .100 air bleeds or smaller any larger and it wont get enough air.
 
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