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Subject:Re: Back from Mammoth, carb thoughts (long)
From:Steven Johnson
Date:Fri, 27 Sep 1996 07:59:02 -0700 (PDT)

So David Schwarze says:
> expressed interest in carb jetting on dual Solex'd engines, I thought I
> would share my experiences.  FI dorks might want to hit "d" now.  :-)  No
> really, FI people aren't dorks, I'd be one misself if I could.  Except for
> Steve Johnson, now he's a dork!  Hi Steve!  Did your bus make it home?  :-P

So what's your point?  I thought this was common knowledge...  ;)

> which is an alltime best for my 4500lb, highroof camper.  The bus also ran
> great at 8,000 feet, starting easily and idling smoothly where some others
> were not so lucky.  On the downside, at lower elevations the engine tended
> to buck a little during acceleration, and power might be off a little, tho
> it is hard to tell.
Yeah, us dorks have the F.I. that adjusts for the ups and downs in life. :)
> 
> Well that's all, as usual comments, flames, etc. are welcomed.  Have a good
> Friday, everyone...

Interesting post for a Geek!  ;p

Steven