Thinking about a NEW rat rod build...
#171
3 things might be at play — that ignition - low jetting and acc pump
the acc pump and the low speed = 295 low speed and turn the acc pump one full turn in - if it stumbles a bit leaving a light then turn it counterclockwise only 1/4 turn each time just at the point its not hesitating - see what that does your close you might end up with a 70 and the 295 when the dust settles
be patient - pay attention - i hate that ignition if i. Find them in a bike we throw it away i dont care if it works it really does - only give you headaches
if you deside to replace the ignition PM me
the acc pump and the low speed = 295 low speed and turn the acc pump one full turn in - if it stumbles a bit leaving a light then turn it counterclockwise only 1/4 turn each time just at the point its not hesitating - see what that does your close you might end up with a 70 and the 295 when the dust settles
be patient - pay attention - i hate that ignition if i. Find them in a bike we throw it away i dont care if it works it really does - only give you headaches
if you deside to replace the ignition PM me
#172
#173
If the ignition is not up to its ability and not putting the correct bang for the buck into the coil then - your low on intensity and that is what a spark plug lives for
jetting becomes an every day different thing depending on weather - we see that with the antique machines when they buy the china copy ignition coil
some on the site have learned the china stuff is really for holding an aquarium guppy to the bottom of the fish tank
jetting becomes an every day different thing depending on weather - we see that with the antique machines when they buy the china copy ignition coil
some on the site have learned the china stuff is really for holding an aquarium guppy to the bottom of the fish tank
#174
Got it. I'll replace the ignition - I already PM'd you about that. I won't bother jetting anything until that's done.
One other note - when we did the initial timing (before we installed the S&S cases) as soon as we clamped the timing light to the plug wire, it started shorting out and firing out of whack. We assumed it was a bad plug wire and eventually replaced the plug wires. Could that have screwed up the coil - trying to jump the gap... maybe?
One other note - when we did the initial timing (before we installed the S&S cases) as soon as we clamped the timing light to the plug wire, it started shorting out and firing out of whack. We assumed it was a bad plug wire and eventually replaced the plug wires. Could that have screwed up the coil - trying to jump the gap... maybe?
#175
Got it. I'll replace the ignition - I already PM'd you about that. I won't bother jetting anything until that's done.
One other note - when we did the initial timing (before we installed the S&S cases) as soon as we clamped the timing light to the plug wire, it started shorting out and firing out of whack. We assumed it was a bad plug wire and eventually replaced the plug wires. Could that have screwed up the coil - trying to jump the gap... maybe?
One other note - when we did the initial timing (before we installed the S&S cases) as soon as we clamped the timing light to the plug wire, it started shorting out and firing out of whack. We assumed it was a bad plug wire and eventually replaced the plug wires. Could that have screwed up the coil - trying to jump the gap... maybe?
I once had an issue where I had a stumble between 3150 and 3300 RPM that I could not get rid of.. I tried different carbs, plugs wires, ignition modules everything but nothing would cure it... It all stemmed from one time my plug wire fell off and it apparently cause damage to my hall effect pickup down in the nose cone.. I tried jetting, I tried changing the ignition timing I tried different plugs I tried everything under sun nothing would work, finally I replaced the pickup in the nose cone and all my problems went away.. Unfortunately you have a complete ignition system down in the nose cone but I think you have the same issue, I think John is right..
Last edited by 98hotrodfatboy; 08-27-2023 at 03:41 PM.
#176
Got it. I'll replace the ignition - I already PM'd you about that. I won't bother jetting anything until that's done.
One other note - when we did the initial timing (before we installed the S&S cases) as soon as we clamped the timing light to the plug wire, it started shorting out and firing out of whack. We assumed it was a bad plug wire and eventually replaced the plug wires. Could that have screwed up the coil - trying to jump the gap... maybe?
One other note - when we did the initial timing (before we installed the S&S cases) as soon as we clamped the timing light to the plug wire, it started shorting out and firing out of whack. We assumed it was a bad plug wire and eventually replaced the plug wires. Could that have screwed up the coil - trying to jump the gap... maybe?
I once had an issue where I had a stumble between 3150 and 3300 RPM that I could not get rid of.. I tried different carburetor's, plugs wires, ignition modules, even intake seals, everything but nothing would cure it... It all stemmed from one time my plug wire fell off and I guess it damaged my hall effect pickup down in the nose cone.. I tried jetting I tried changing the ignition timing I tried different plugs I tried everything under sun nothing would work.. Finally I replaced the pickup in the nose cone and all my problems went away.. Unfortunately you have a complete ignition system down in the nose cone but I think you have the same issue, I think John is right..
Last edited by 98hotrodfatboy; 08-27-2023 at 03:50 PM.
#177
#178
This is hard gained wisdom, good luck. A lot of us here have been down the same road with John, best to follow his direction the first time, but sometimes it takes three times and wasted time and money.
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#179
I think the pretty standard jetting on the Super E is .295 and 70.
You have gotten way off from that. Larger in the middle and very small on the main.
Like i mentioned with my plug wire issue, sounds like your chasing your tail with the jetting.
Follow John and clear up any issues with ignition before making any more jetting changes.
The dieseling would usually be a super hot spot in the chamber or ignition still firing.
You have gotten way off from that. Larger in the middle and very small on the main.
Like i mentioned with my plug wire issue, sounds like your chasing your tail with the jetting.
Follow John and clear up any issues with ignition before making any more jetting changes.
The dieseling would usually be a super hot spot in the chamber or ignition still firing.