Douglas,
Joe Curto in College Point, NY at 718-762-7878 recommended and sold me
a pair of needles from a Jag XJ6 (or 12, I don't remember which) several
years ago when I was originally building CF38690's engine. I explained
the engine work I had done and he was very helpful in suggesting a
needle. I'm satisfied that the needles I got are close to optimal for my
car.
Hope this helps,
Jim Davis
Fortson, GA
CF38690UO
CF37325U
Douglas Frank wrote:
>
> Thank you, PO. You installed an aftermarket cam but
> didn't bother to replace the Strombergs' needles-- you
> just cranked the mixture all the way to "rich," so now
> she idles like sh*t.
>
> Gee Mr. Wizard, what do I do now? Mr. Haynes
> recommends lashing her down on a dynamometer and
> swapping needles until I find one that works. Great!
> I'll squeeze the in dyno right next to the lift, over
> by the ultrasonic parts cleaner where it won't obstruct
> my view of Miss May.
>
> Seriously, does anyone know of a methodical approach to
> matching needles to a trick cam, that doesn't involve
> mega-$ ?
>
> thanks!
> --
> Douglas Frank Compaq Computer Corp. Helpmate, n.
> ZKO 110 Spit Brook Rd. A wife, or bitter
> half.
> 603-884-0501 Nashua, NH USA 03062
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