For those still using the stock Solex on their Ford V4 powered Imps, looking for feedback on what you're using for pilot jet sizes. Running at 3600 feet elevation.
I've never been happy with the engine performance...will bog down starting out from a dead stop if throttle is fed too quickly. Otherwise idles fine but needs to be at 2000-2500 rpms when cruising in order to have any power. As a result I have to operate with the rear end in 1st gear and can use only 1st and 2nd in the tranny. I just lived with it last winter.
My Solex came with a 45 pilot. I just recieved a set of 5 ranging from 45 to 65, and yesterday plugged in a 60. It seems to have helped and I was actually able to run in 3rd gear up front as long as I kept the rpms up...but not from a dead stop.
Still seems that it's running mostly on the main jet at higher rpms. Little bottom end power to speak of. This after a total carb rebuild and cleaning. Valves all adjusted, ignition timing set to 6° BTDC. Should probably check compression.
I'm just about to spend the cash and go Weber.
I've never been happy with the engine performance...will bog down starting out from a dead stop if throttle is fed too quickly. Otherwise idles fine but needs to be at 2000-2500 rpms when cruising in order to have any power. As a result I have to operate with the rear end in 1st gear and can use only 1st and 2nd in the tranny. I just lived with it last winter.
My Solex came with a 45 pilot. I just recieved a set of 5 ranging from 45 to 65, and yesterday plugged in a 60. It seems to have helped and I was actually able to run in 3rd gear up front as long as I kept the rpms up...but not from a dead stop.
Still seems that it's running mostly on the main jet at higher rpms. Little bottom end power to speak of. This after a total carb rebuild and cleaning. Valves all adjusted, ignition timing set to 6° BTDC. Should probably check compression.
I'm just about to spend the cash and go Weber.
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