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Old Apr 21, 2021 | 03:05 AM
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whats the stock size intermediate jet for a s&s-b carb i took the shovel for a ride and fouled the plugs after 3 miles pulled the plugs and are black my jet is 0.295. thanks
 
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This is a good site. Hope it helps.

http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/h...&S_jetting.htm
 
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This is a good site. Hope it helps.

http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/h...&S_jetting.htm
thanks i found a site where they start from .025 up to what ive got, its all trial and error. im thinking going down 2 sizes go for a ride then check plug color
 
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You may have another problem with your carb - .295 is a good starting place, and isn't so far off that it fouls plugs so fast. Don't be offended, but is the enrichener pulled up?
 
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You may have another problem with your carb - .295 is a good starting place, and isn't so far off that it fouls plugs so fast. Don't be offended, but is the enrichener pulled up?
ill check on that but dont think so. a mate cleaned the plugs and said take it for another ride and see what happens- re check the plugs
 
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