Super E on a pan?
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RE: Super E on a pan?
Old "B" is the new "E"
Old "D" is the new "G"
Use the "E", as the "G" will drown it. "G" is great if you're running over 86" and developing HP and R's
Other than that, update the manifold, and you're good to go. Amer. Iron Mag, Feb 08 issue has a SOOOPER article on tuning the "E" and "G" carbs. Follow that, and you will be more than "in the ballpark" Happy "panning" and enjoy your "tinker"toy.
Old "D" is the new "G"
Use the "E", as the "G" will drown it. "G" is great if you're running over 86" and developing HP and R's
Other than that, update the manifold, and you're good to go. Amer. Iron Mag, Feb 08 issue has a SOOOPER article on tuning the "E" and "G" carbs. Follow that, and you will be more than "in the ballpark" Happy "panning" and enjoy your "tinker"toy.
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RE: Super E on a pan?
ORIGINAL: sqdealgeorge
My 52 has a B S&S 22years now Its great
My 52 has a B S&S 22years now Its great
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RE: Super E on a pan?
I run a Super E on my 49 Pan and it works just fine. Running .71 main and .295 intermediate. I also installed a Sifton Bomb Site to get better atomization of the fuel. A good friend of mine (whoI highly trust in these matters)swears the B model it the cats meow for Panheads.
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RE: Super E on a pan?
I ran my 1963 pan/rigid without trouble forever on a zenith bendix. I preferred that because although the Super E has the accelerator pump the bendix had what I thought to be a \\;good old fashioned choke. It created the sequence needed to start the bike. I imagine though the super e accelerator pump can be to an advantage on a kick only? I didn't change mine, no reason to.
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I \\;do run a super e on my 1983 and its a great carb.
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I \\;do run a super e on my 1983 and its a great carb.
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From: hb
I recently changed my 50 Panhead from a S&S B to a Super E... Its great, Best Thing you can do.. You will have to convert to o ring manifold (mine was already converted) but you will also have to use a extension block and the taller cable brackets to get it to work which is minor. The end results is a motor that starts easier. (I am down to two pre kicks one to start, no throttle when cold, one to start warm).You will also have better throttle response, better idle, smoother running all around. Good Luck !
what size bolt did you have to upgrade to when you used the spacer?
I'm currently trying to convert my bendix single cable carb to a super e and am having a tough time piecing it together.
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14 year old thread my friend, start you own and ask, lots of good folks in here to help you.
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From: Co
SS Es have been on pans for a long time now. They are very easy to set up, and SS has a very good site tha has great tech videos. Anytime you hear someone complain about thier SS E is because its operator error: Many so called issues come from NOT READING THE BASIC INSTALLATION MANUAL
Frankly, anyone that recommends jet sizes for your bike, based on thier engine, is just plain wrong. Quality of tune, engine condition, elevation and "self interpreting" the instruction manual makes all bikes different. USE THE RECOMMENDED JET SIZES that SS recommends and go from there in your tune. They have spent thousands of man hours and $$$ in research
SS Es are basically bolt on and go. Adjust idle and accel pump (Again, read the MANUAL) and typically, you are good to go. Chasing down jets w/o first using the factory recommended sizes will turn into a tuning nightmare
Most self induced issues I have found from others are a misadjusted accel pump, or poor tuning or engine condition
I can emphasize enough: Use the manual and read it closely. Its simple and easy to install and get it running
Frankly, anyone that recommends jet sizes for your bike, based on thier engine, is just plain wrong. Quality of tune, engine condition, elevation and "self interpreting" the instruction manual makes all bikes different. USE THE RECOMMENDED JET SIZES that SS recommends and go from there in your tune. They have spent thousands of man hours and $$$ in research
SS Es are basically bolt on and go. Adjust idle and accel pump (Again, read the MANUAL) and typically, you are good to go. Chasing down jets w/o first using the factory recommended sizes will turn into a tuning nightmare
Most self induced issues I have found from others are a misadjusted accel pump, or poor tuning or engine condition
I can emphasize enough: Use the manual and read it closely. Its simple and easy to install and get it running
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