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Rich or lean stumble?
thepest - 15/10/08 at 07:53 PM

Been tuning a crossflow last weekend. Sorted now but with alot of trial and error.

Basically there was a flat spot between 2000-3000RPM or so.
As the title says, is there any way of identifying what the hesitation on the engine could be with regard to fueling?


David Jenkins - 15/10/08 at 08:23 PM

What carbs have you got on the engine?

What ignition system?

(It helps to know these things... )

Originally I got my x-flow (with a Weber DGV carb) sorted at a rolling road. When I fitted bike carbs I sorted it with an air-fuel meter - but I had to weld a boss into my exhaust system so that I could use it.


maartenromijn - 15/10/08 at 09:05 PM

Normally a lean engine has yellow spark plugs, and a rich engine has black spark plugs.
But it could maybe also be: length of the inlet or exhaust manifold. I have got no idea how you can check this.

Maybe you should get friends with the local tuning company...


thepest - 15/10/08 at 09:12 PM

ops yea good point, running on DCOE's and running megajolt.

Looks like I'll purchase a JAW or similar to help me out, anyone know of any other unit that is "locost" ?


Jenko - 16/10/08 at 03:57 PM

I have a Techedge which I find good, although only slightly cheaper than Innovate.....But treak it like a tool, once you buy one, you can keep it forever.....IMHO worth every penny....


thepest - 17/10/08 at 05:56 AM

Thanks I think I'll get one!