Months and months since my last post here, and I am finally getting ready to tinker again!
First, brakes I think...
But the engine build is not far off, and I am seeking advice this time---I want to use Yamaha R1 carbs on the new B20 build, and I have heard that Weber jets will thread right into the Yamaha carb bodies, eliminating the issue of testing scores of jets in search of just the right one. Hopefully that proves true! Besides fabricating a custom manifold to accept the R1 delivery, it should be a fairly easy adaptation, but there is one small thing I have heard can be an issue: the springs for the slides are set up to be very light to handle the insane throttle response and rev-happy nature of the Yamaha engine. Anyone know how to go about getting the right spring tension for the much more conservative Volvo motor?
Friday, August 19, 2011
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4 comments:
nice to see you back at it... i check your site from time to time to find some motivation to get me going w/ my '68. been on hold for awhile now... i'm the dude w/ your twin 142 down in the bay. (original squares old ride)
Hey man, I remember your car. You were hoping to do an all-electric conversion at some, right?
I'm the guy who bought his car from him... found his blog/car history through your site... I think he had wanted to do an electric conversion... i'm keepin it as is right now
Can't wait to see my crowning day once i become successful.
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