shovelhead + s&s carb = what jet?
#1
06-05-2008, 08:48 PM
shovelhead + s&s carb = what jet?
A buddy just picked up a VERY used 83 Lowrider Shovelhead. It has an S&\\;S carb from a Sportster.........Long story.
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Anyway, it obviously doesn't run right and lean bogs at anything over 1/2 throttle., but it starts and idles fine.
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Does anyone know what sized jets (approximately) we should start with to get things in the ballpark?......I have no idea what make of pipes are on the bike.
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Thanks.
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Anyway, it obviously doesn't run right and lean bogs at anything over 1/2 throttle., but it starts and idles fine.
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Does anyone know what sized jets (approximately) we should start with to get things in the ballpark?......I have no idea what make of pipes are on the bike.
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Thanks.
#3
06-06-2008, 01:32 PM
RE: shovelhead + s&s carb = what jet?
If \\;the engine is \\;close to stock those are the numbers from S&\\;S for sure and a good starting point. But really check closely for air leaks, Shovels are really **** to this leak. Also not sure about his comment about the carb from a Sportster,  \\; \\;
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