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The fuel line goes to the T pipe in between the number 2 and number 3 carbs.
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The filter on the vacuum line is not needed, take it off. A vac filter will just delay the petcock turn on and off points, but it should still work. However it will affect the sync on the #4 carb.
You know you have to use the prime positiion on the petcock before starting, right? That's because during starting there is not enough vacuum to turn the petcock on long enough to fill the carb bowls if they are empty. Normally the bowls will have gas in them from the last time the bike ran, but if the carbs were dry, then you have to use the prime.
Mercury manometers are probably the most convenient way of syncing. Here are some notes to keep in mind.
home.comcast.net/~loudgpz/GPZweb/Manomet.../ManometerNotes.html
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Also, hold the tubing up high next to the carb body, then lower it. Do not raise the tubing after lowering it. If you do, start over. A plastic medical syringe is a handy measuring device - I scored mm lines w a utilty knife, then connectd it to clear tubing. Works well.
I like that syringe idea. Thanks. And good point on lowering the tube to get the level.
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