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77 KZ650 carb synch ?
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They can be purchased inexpensively at McMaster-Carr I use the S.S. ones to eliminate the possibility of rusting :blink:
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4-1 Mac Jet Hot coated since mid 80's
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rrsmsw9999 wrote: Homemade vacuum gauge. 30$
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Links and/or details on this? Aweeso!e! I want one!!!
1980 KZ750H LTD-- pods-- vance & hines 4-1 --speedo/tach/blinker/switch deletes -- brat style
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www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QXXIWGW?psc...i_detailpage_o00_s00
3.99 a piece
www.harborfreight.com/14-in-full-port-ball-valve-68254.html
$3.99 a piece
www.harborfreight.com/14-in-x-14-in-fema...-coupling-68200.html
$1.99 a piece
No link but the last fitting need is a maile 1/4in to 3/16 hose barb.
$1.79 a piece
Tubing was 3/16" @ 0.24$ a ft, 20 ft.
The bracket is simply a T-Shaped deck strap available at any hardware store, bent in a vise and drilled for the gauges. $2.79
So I did have a 50% off memorial day coupon for HarborFreight to be at 33$ with tax, but this is still at $42 full retail.
Gauge flutter. The ball valve can be closed nearly all the way and functions the same as a dampener. Alternately you could skip the valves and jam one of your old pilot jets in the top end of the hoses for the same effect. The valves completely eliminate flutter and still register active vacuum.
Again YMMV, also you can pay a bit more and get the thing fully assembled for 70$ + shipping online in a cpl of different places. I had fun doing this.
I will post video soon, as I will be replacing a broken adjuster bolt that I fudged up with the wrong screwdriver.
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They also had a nasty habit of the mercury being sucked up when revved. Not now.
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less than 40$ in parts. I think it works well.
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I really don't see how it couldn't
I have an old time one like Steve showed, however mine came with a check valve in each line to eliminate mercury being pulled up the lines to the carbs. Still works great after 30 yrs.
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