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need tool for synchronize carburetors

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#1 ·
i don't have any tools to synchronize my 36mm carbs is there a home made tool i can use i looked on buying a new one they want a million dollors for them so i need all those home made ones also some picture would be nice
 
#3 · (Edited by Moderator)
I read on here some time ago, a easy way to sync your carbs is by using a drill bit.

Do this with carbs mounted on engine but with breather or boots removed.
Start by unscrewing your idle screw so the slides rest at the bottom of the carbs.
Slacken off the adjustment in both cables all the way.
Select a drill bit just large enough to slide under the slides. You want to feel friction so make sure you have a large enough drill bit.
Now, slowly adjust the cable till the slide starts to raise up off the drill bit, you will feel the bit getting easier to twist under the slide.
Repeat for other carb.

Recheck your oil injection pump, make sure it's set correctly.

Fire up the engine and turn in your idle screws till you have a nice idle.
This has been the way i've been doing mine on both my older sleds. Someone correct me if it's not a good way.
 
#8 · (Edited by Moderator)
I've got a 1/2" drill bit, will that work ? final idle will be within a 1/2 turn after preliminary adjustment TM rack carbs : 600HO use a 1.6mm and use a 1.7 for 800 always adjust the PTO side first then synchronize the mag side to the PTO
Should, I sync mine with a 7/32"
 
#11 ·
One thing that is very important to check after your syncronization is done is to make sure that when throttle lever is wide open there is still a little play in the cables so the slides aren't bumping into the top covers. With throttle lever wide open reach into carb intake and push up on slides to make sure that the slide isn't bumping into the cover. If it is bumping you will go through a lot of cables.