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#3572
Hi Houston do you know ( or does anyone else know) if a 367 piston will fit in a plus 4.
I have a plus 4 and it ran perfect but something must have got in the engine as the piston is deeply scored but the liner,crank and rod and bearings are perfect and I don't really want to shell out for a new piston/liner as I have a new piston for a 367
Thanks in advance
I have a plus 4 and it ran perfect but something must have got in the engine as the piston is deeply scored but the liner,crank and rod and bearings are perfect and I don't really want to shell out for a new piston/liner as I have a new piston for a 367
Thanks in advance
#3573
#3577
I am loving my FMS, it has power from botom to top, the toro is ok on slippery tracks, but when you need torque, it falls short.....
I think I pulled a wheelie on the straitaway a couple times last weeked. Amazing power, easy to tune, looks sick, what else is there.....
I think I pulled a wheelie on the straitaway a couple times last weeked. Amazing power, easy to tune, looks sick, what else is there.....
#3580
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I am loving my FMS, it has power from botom to top, the toro is ok on slippery tracks, but when you need torque, it falls short.....
I think I pulled a wheelie on the straitaway a couple times last weeked. Amazing power, easy to tune, looks sick, what else is there.....
I think I pulled a wheelie on the straitaway a couple times last weeked. Amazing power, easy to tune, looks sick, what else is there.....
#3581
What is your engine doing? Give me more info and I will try to help.......
I'm sure you will get more suggestions too that might help......
#3582
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I'm kinda like you,I only have 2.5 gallons through mine. I finally got to race it a few weekends ago and used the 6.5mm insert which was good while the track was dry. My tune was changing a lot(may be AE fuel tank,gonna try xray tank on next outting) and right before the main it rained and made the track muddy. About 3 minutes into the main I overheated and died. After changing plugs and richening the main, I got back into the race but my engine was very weak on bottom(like too lean) and the main was very rich. I gonna try the xray tank and start with the 8mm insert on my next visit to the track. My needles are about the same as yours. I run 25% fuel and had the odonnell 77t plug in. I'm thinking the 6.5mm insert and the muddy track was most of my problem. Thanks for the info.
#3583
I'm kinda like you,I only have 2.5 gallons through mine. I finally got to race it a few weekends ago and used the 6.5mm insert which was good while the track was dry. My tune was changing a lot(may be AE fuel tank,gonna try xray tank on next outting) and right before the main it rained and made the track muddy. About 3 minutes into the main I overheated and died. After changing plugs and richening the main, I got back into the race but my engine was very weak on bottom(like too lean) and the main was very rich. I gonna try the xray tank and start with the 8mm insert on my next visit to the track. My needles are about the same as yours. I run 25% fuel and had the odonnell 77t plug in. I'm thinking the 6.5mm insert and the muddy track was most of my problem. Thanks for the info.

base needle settings for fms - 4.75-5 turns out on low speed , 3.5-3.75 turns out on high speed , close idle gap until it just closes (insert out) and reopen .75 - 1 turn.
this will get you a little rich of race tune and remember these engines need more fuel on low speed ( richer setting )
you know your fuel delivery system is right when your engine runs consistant , if the engine runs erratic then you need to inspect and fix as necessary

hope this helps and happy motorin',
monty
#3584
thanks

Trying mine with 9901 for a maiden race this weekend. it still pinches a *bit* at TDC but it's almost there after 3L+ of fuel. I ditched the POS stock carb though and put my Plus4's on it, the idle screw is a PITA to get to... Hopefully I can find someone to help me tune this baby at the track as I'm really hopeless with engine tuning

Paul



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