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DIY carburetor synchronizer tool (manometer)

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So I have found some threads elsewhere pertaining to this. I cant believe the trouble I am having trying to find a local tool place that sells a gauge kit.:mad:

So I thought this can't be expensive to make so I googled and this is what I have found
http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php?topic=3863.0

A lot of info missing. Do we have a write up on this? Has anybody here made a DIY manometer before?
 
For about $100 you can purchase a new morgan carbtune. If that is too much, check ebay for a used motion pro mercury manometer. I think I paid about $40 for mine used. Another thought would be to get together with a buddy that has one.
 
I have a set of well used mercury vacuum sticks I can sell if you want them.

Just started using the Morgan, it works so well I won't be needing these anymore.....
 
There are several reports of those who have made them, and claim that they did it rather cheaply.

Click HERE to see one thread from July last year, which includes my challenge.

Click HERE to see the follow-up.

Still have not seen the results from that escapade. :-\\\

Others that have tried it and posted results have shown a "simple" tool that was about 10 feet tall, draped over beams in the barn or something like that. I don't have that much room, nor do I have the patience to try to re-engineer something that is readily available, even if it does cost about $100.


To save yourself all the effort and aggravation, just stop over tonight after 5, if it's not raining. :D

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Badooka said:
Invest a small amount of cash in these and in 10 minutes your carbs will be perfect-

http://www.amazon.com/Tecmate-TS-11...=UTF8&qid=1369748015&sr=8-1&keywords=carbmate

http://www.amazon.com/Tecmate-TS-22...=UTF8&qid=1369748015&sr=8-2&keywords=carbmate

The absolute easiest and best way to synch- not to mention most accurate.
My two cents.
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Might be "easiest and best way" (although I have my reservations about those claims), but certainly not the cheapest. :-k

To buy those two items will set you back $148. :eek:

A new Carbtune (including a carrying case) is only 74 GBP (British Pounds), which, at today's rate is $96.68. :-\\\

Personally, I will keep using my mercury sticks until they die (or kill me in the process), then get a Carbtune.
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Steve said:
Might be "easiest and best way" (although I have my reservations about those claims), but certainly not the cheapest. :-k

To buy those two items will set you back $148. :eek:

A new Carbtune (including a carrying case) is only 74 GBP (British Pounds), which, at today's rate is $96.68. :-\\\

Personally, I will keep using my mercury sticks until they die (or kill me in the process), then get a Carbtune.
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How many times can you drop that carbtune?
One time purchase with a two year warranty- Old heads love paradigms.
 
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Badooka said:
How many times can you drop that carbtune?
One time purchase with a two year warranty- Old heads love paradigms.
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You can drop it as many times as you should drop any quality tool. :p

The Carbtune is also a one time purchase and has a one-year warranty.

Not sure what to make of your last statement, but I will be happy to take your twenty cents (pair o'dimes). :D

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Steve said:
You can drop it as many times as you should drop any quality tool. :p

The Carbtune is also a one time purchase and has a one-year warranty.

Not sure what to make of your last statement, but I will be happy to take your twenty cents (pair o'dimes). :D

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Well I'm sure no one intends to drop a calibrated instrument- but things do happen. It means- "old dogs"(Seasoned Veterans) hate new tricks
 
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Badooka said:
Well I'm sure no one intends to drop a calibrated instrument- but things do happen. It means- "old dogs"(Seasoned Veterans) hate new tricks
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I've yet to see a sensitive electronic measuring instrument that can be dropped without damage, so the whole "dropping" issue ia lame

My buddy has one and it's no more accurate than my Morgan

The accuracy in syncing comes from the tuner's ability with the wrench
 
To the OP, this is the best suggestion yet

To save yourself all the effort and aggravation, just stop over tonight after 5, if it's not raining.
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If you do decide to buy something pick up a Carbtune, it's totally worth it and will last a lifetime. Plus the pound is almost the same as the US dollar right now so it's cheaper then it has been, it cost me another ~$25 when I got mine.
 
Big T said:
I've yet to see a sensitive electronic measuring instrument that can be dropped without damage, so the whole "dropping" issue ia lame

My buddy has one and it's no more accurate than my Morgan

The accuracy in syncing comes from the tuner's ability with the wrench
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Negative- Use that same logic and points are better than solid state.

Then you must not need gauges at all- Ridiculous-
 
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Steve said:
You can drop it as many times as you should drop any quality tool. :p

The Carbtune is also a one time purchase and has a one-year warranty.

Not sure what to make of your last statement, but I will be happy to take your twenty cents (pair o'dimes). :D

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When I get "Beast" up and on again, I challenge you to a synch off Steve.
I'll come your way and we can settle this proper. We can even get an independent GS'er in the area to run the clock!
What say you to a carb duel??!!!!!
 
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