[TPR] Jet extenders

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Well, I wasn't too far off.

Jet extensions:
http://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/carburetor-jet-extensions

... and what they do:
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324096

I was pretty much correct, except depending on the style of jet 
extension you can get slip-over, complete jet replacement, or a style 
that extends into the fuel bowl and you put an existing jet on the end.  
Interesting.

Asa Jay

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On 8/22/2015 7:06 PM, Asa Jay Laughton via TPR wrote:
> A little googling might answer it, but before I do, I take a stab at 
> it based solely on the description.
>
> I would imagine the jet extension is something that fits on the actual 
> jet, around its circumference and extends into the fuel bowl.
>
> In a static condition the tube fills with fuel.  When the vehicle is 
> running, it's sucking fuel from the tube.  If the vehicle takes a 
> nasty turn, or hill, the suction in the tube will keep the fuel in the 
> tube even when the rest of the fuel sloshes away from the jets, 
> thereby give the driver a moment to correct, or get of the turn or 
> over the hill, whatever before the fuel again levels out to a position 
> that would normally cover the jets.
>
> Total speculation on my part mind you.
>
> After running to a car show today with my new A/F gauge working, it 
> looks like I'm running extremely rich at idle and fairly rich at 
> cruise speeds.  I need to do some tuning.
>
> Asa Jay
>
> Asa Jay Laughton - W7TSC, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
> &  Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
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> On 8/22/2015 12:30 PM, David via TPR wrote:
>> Where, what and why?
>>
>> Primary or secondary? What do they cure? Or supposed to cure?
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>>
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