studroes Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 hey guys i got some new lectrons on my 4-mil. i tried them with the metering rods they came with (4-2) and its seems to load up some down low but once it gets close to the powerband it takes right off and flys. can anyone get me close on the metering rod and powerjet size?? im at about 2000ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I think 4-2 are alky needles.... Have you tried to lean the metering rods? Have you measured to make sure both metering rods are the same length? Get some calipers and measure the length of each rod from the base of the slide to the tip of the needle. Use a digital mic, please....tape measure ain't gonna cut it... If they're the same, the slides are in sync, lengthen each rod by 1 full turn each, then go for a ride. You have the flat side of the needle facing the motor right? It has to. Here are some sites that can help you.... http://www.lectronfuelsystems.com/rod_adjustment.htm http://www.lectronfuelsystems.com/rod_chart.htm http://www.fastbygast.com/Catagories/Produ...0it%20works.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studroes Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 yes i leaned out the rod a few different times and i just did full turns everytime. it seemed to run a little better but still loaded up down low. any idea of where i should be on the powerjet size? i havent checked whats in them now but what should be close? im running shearers with clamp on filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I use adjustable powerjet on my Lectrons, but I can tell you this from experience. You need to not only have the correct needle, but it needs to be adjusted close before you worry about the power jet. Call Dennis Packard. He is the Lectron Guru. Ask him what needles you should be running, he can probably even tell you what length to pre-set them at. Did you measure the needles, what are they at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studroes Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 i dont have a micrometer..i could pick one up tomorrow. is the adjustable powerjet something that can just be bought or do they only come special on different carbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 before you go any further, get a micrometer. A cheap digital one from Harbor Freight is all you'll need. You have to make sure the metering rods are the same length..that could be a problem right there. Adjustable powerjets are just a different, and better style in my opinoin. The pill style that you have have a pilot jet in them, you increase the fuel flow by putting in a bigger/smaller power jet. Some carbs have both (dual power jets) If you want, someone could probably remove the one you have an install an adjustable one. That's not going to help your loading up off the bottom though, that's all metering rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studroes Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 so you are thinking that if my metering rods arent exact it could throw it off and seem to load up like it is? im new with lectrons and still trying to figure everything out so any advice would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 If they are considerable off, yes...just like traditional carbs out of sync. I usually get mine within .05 to .10 mm from each other.... A digital mic is an absolute must when dealing with this kinda stuff. You don't need a machinist quality mic, a 30 dollar tool will be fine for what you need. I would start by leaning out the needles more...before you worry about the power jet....so...lengthen them and even them out w/ the mic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studroes Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 ok ill pick up a mic in town tomorrow and get them adjusted and keep leaning them out. now if i lean them out so far will the rod itself completely unscrew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Yep...sure will. Measure them up first, tell me how many mm it is from the tip of the needle to the base of the slide...go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klemet banshee Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 hey are lectron carns anygood?? my frined said i can get his for 30 and its like brandnew i want to run it on my single set up thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 30 or 300? What size is the carb (lectron). Yes...IMO, they are the best on the market... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klemet banshee Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 30 lol yea it was off a 250r it also has a clear bowl if that maens anything?? i dont know what size it is ill measure it 2marro but how will this preform on my bike?? mods listed bellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 They come with clear bowls from Lectron. Measure the intake side ID> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studroes Posted January 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 i got a digital mic ordered from harbor freight so hopefully it doesnt take very long to get here and i post back as soon as it comes in. and klemet banshee, i would def say pick that up if thats all it costs cuz i know what i paid for my carbs and thats a deal lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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