best 45 carb

[jug]

Tillotson md, Linkert dc2 or Mikuni vm 34? Just like opinions from all the 45 people. Running a 69 servi with .020 pistons,.100 off of no 5 heads,.021 off cylinder tops,1/8 in over intakes and k model valve springs. Cleaned up intake ports and manifold. Running drag pipes. No cam work yet!!

[kitabel]

What manifold?

[T. Cotten]

DCs are awesome, Jug!

...Cotten

[jug]

forgot to state that been running a 27024-36 three bolt manifold with a Mikuni kit. Runs good through the hole throttle range. Good response all the way but on a 1.2 mile climb it runs out of gas. Idle a little an all is good again. Going to see if I can get the float measurement somewhere. I see the newer 2 bolt manifolds for the other carbs have 2 different numbers. Whats the difference?

[Rubone]

The DC and the Tillotson manifolds have different bolt spacing, hence the number change, and both are small inside diameter. The DCs for Sportsters and BTs are larger and will flow more than the DC2 for Servi-Cars. Are you planning on cams? I have used DCs on Big flatheads and Knuckles with good results. The S&S "L" series was a large sized clone of a DC. There are other options as well including the Harley Keihin) CVs as used on Sportsters, Amals, Bings, etc....

[kitabel]

Never mind

[jug]

Robbie, the cam plans are off for now. Later I hope. Thanks for the dope on the manifolds and carbs. Looking around the internet I did not see much of either one. Would have to get the filter backing and things that go with. Maybe going to a few more swap meets will help.

[T. Cotten]

Sorry I gotta ask, Jug,..

But how much payload do you expect to pull, and just how fast, and for how long?

(Wonder why the MOCO used the little DC2? .. Survival, perhaps?)

...Cotten

[jug]

Cotton, I just like to get out on the highway for fresh air but would like a little more out of it than the MOCO built it for. I am too old to be cop or meter maid but still have a little hotrod left in me. Rear plug is gray and front a very little darker. Last time I checked the manifold for leaks all was good. Will drain some gas for flow for restricted lines and leaky manifold. Any more ideas?

[T. Cotten]

For everything that's given, Jug,...

Something is taken away.

The MOCO designed Servis to be durable work horses, pulling a lot of weight.
And if you are a big boy, its even more work.

Making a race horse out of a draft animal just means more vet bills.

....Cotten

[jug]

I agree Cotton, but it sure is fun. I think you will agree with that. We just keep paying the bills.

[T. Cotten]

I agree, Cotton but it sure is fun. I think you will agree with that. We just keep paying the bills.

I learned my lessons, Jug.

They were never 'cheap' thrills.

Enjoy!

...Cotten

[jug]

getting longer trips up the road after many float adjusts. still same problem. float bowl full and almost to the over flow now. cant get float pin out to see if i have the right needle-seat. any you mikuni guys have the answer to this? looks to easy to break the support by trying to drive it out. is the size marked on the needle-seat? looks like i need vm38/11-3.5. is that correct? this is the kit for the 45 motor. sure will be nice to hear from you guys again. spring is coming. we hope so but as i look out it is snowing here.

[T. Cotten]

Tillotson md, Linkert dc2 or Mikuni vm 34? Just like opinions from all the 45 people. Running a 69 servi with .020 pistons,.100 off of no 5 heads,.021 off cylinder tops,1/8 in over intakes and k model valve springs. Cleaned up intake ports and manifold. Running drag pipes. No cam work yet!!

You started out, Jug,..

...Asking about three carbs that don't fit your manifold.

Kitabel is our resident Mikiruni expert, but he's had enough.

Never mind

Me too, until you've had enough "fun". Enjoy!

....Cotten

[jug]

Old mentor stopped by, problem solved. 65 mph all day long. Thanks to everyone who helped.