cpayne(at)joimail.com
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 Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 3:50 pm Post subject: M14P Carb |
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Interesting discussion on the M-14P carb lately. I'd like to say that *any* journeyman mechanic, armed with the maintenance manual, should be able to properly adjust these carburetors. Testing is part of it, as with any setup. I found the aneroid chamber to be straight forward and easily adjusted using a dial indicator and probe, once I figured out where the reference points were.
Like any carb, there are several circuits that operate during different running conditions, each with it's own range of operation. There are 5 needles, jets and adjustments that I use to "tweek". Right now, I have cut back on fuel flow (and horsepower) throughout the range for economy purposes. Since the advent of our chilly Florida winter, I haven't yet adjusted the idle circuit and now get "stumble" when cold. I do believe that seasonal tuning would be necessary to achieve maximum performance. Not really necessary on my CJ but Sukhoi's used for competition and performances is quite another matter.
Sooo, if you are not a mechanic, it may be useful to cultivate a working relationship with a local gearhead. Yes, I have had the whole carb apart and successfully got it back together, but not on the first try.
Craig Payne
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