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Tommy M 08-15-2011 08:07 PM

tripower help
 
finally got my tripower setup on my 64 and it runs great, about 200 miles now. the only problem is went you park the car and go back to crank it after ten minutes or so it has to spin like its flooded. Any ideas. Thanks alot.

Dick Boneske 08-15-2011 08:14 PM

It has a small leak from one of the three needle & seat valves. Finding it is simple. Shut off the engine and look into the airhorns to see which one is leaking gas over the throttle plates.

Tommy M 08-15-2011 10:34 PM

tripower help
 
thanks. Who makes the best needle and seats?

Dick Boneske 08-15-2011 10:40 PM

The problem may just be dirt stuck in one of the needle valves. I have had very good luck with the flat-type valves found in the Tomco kits. The needle valves are the same for all three carbs. It's important to get needle valves that are OK with ethanol.

If you PM me with your address, I'll send you a new assy. for the cost of shipping or a rebuild kit for $15 plus shipping. I would need to know if the kit is for an end carb or the center. You will find that auto parts stores got a little ridiculous with the price of these items.

rexus31 08-17-2011 07:05 AM

Mike Wasson sells a check ball setup which has worked very well for me for 6+ years. If your car is hard to start once at operating temp, your timing could to too far advanced.


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