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Old 04-24-2026, 09:03 PM
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With that rear jets, probably no power valve.
The power valve would not activate until a certain vacuum reading, with it blocked all the main jet is in use even at part throttle. (secondaries start opening)

Most of those carbs were used mainly for full throttle use (racing) so cruise was not a factor.


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