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Carb question, 76 shovelhead (non CV) keihin "butterfly"

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Old 04-23-2018, 08:30 PM
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I am rebuilding this carb and I took all the jets and internal parts to soak clean. The main nozzle has very small holes in it and need to be aimed a certain way when I put it back together. I didn't pay attention to the way it was aimed before I removed it. Can anyone out there tell me which way to aim these holes? Thank you for the help. Big Nick
 
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If you are discussing the emulsion tube holes, don't worry about them. They can go in in any position.
 
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this is the main nozzle,maybe the emulsion tube. Im not sure.It fits in carb where its showing in pic.
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re you saying the tube has no particular direction to be installed? Thanks for the help.Big Nick
 
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Yes.. That's the emulsion tube.. Don't worry about orientation of the holes.
 
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Search the forums for here. How To : Tuning a Keihin Butterfly Carb


Chengdave did the best write up on the web on tuning these about 11 years ago. I've used it several times.
 
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I think you're supposed to point to...
43° 2' 45.9485" N, 87° 57' 35.9503" W


 

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Don't misplace the little black rubber plug. Just a heads up as they can dry out and fall out into the bowl also. Number 27 in link below...Those carbs love a zippers thunderjet third fuel circuit added to cover or supplement an inherent mid range lean condition.

http://demonscy.ipower.com/manuals/x...rb_76-78_1.jpg
 
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This o ring looks like it might be for some adjusting screw or something. Came in this small separate bag with no info on it.Way smaller than those 2 float bowl o rings.. Have yall got any idea what it maybe for? The rebuild kit comes from James Gaskets, Thanks for all your help.B Nick
 

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The oring on the idle mix adjustment screw would be my guess. YD
 
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The oring on the idle mix adjustment screw would be my guess. YD
Yankee Dog is correct on O-ring
Some people miss this O-ring and their carb job goes to hell
Be sure to remove the old one and a flat washer and install in correct order
 
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