Ridge Runner wrote:
...Balancing carbs sounds like an important part of the cold start equation and the only experience I have balancing carbs was with Corvairs. That was a pain in the #$%^. I think I know where I can borrow a manometer. Where on these diaphram carbs do you connect the vacume lines, and is there a satisfactory way to balance them without a meter? ....
Looks like your definition and my definition of "cold start" is different. I just meant I have to leave the choke on for a few minutes of riding. Maybe have to kick it 2 times (no elec. start on mine).
Anyway, there should be a little hose that connects the two rubber intake manifolds at the bottom. You disconnect the rubber hose, connect the manometer hoses, and you're off to the races.
As for balancing them without a manometer; the manuals all seem to suggest that you can do it by feel. BWAH! Maybe you can, I couldn't. I got a
Morgan Carbtune
because I don't like mercury, but there are tips here on the site to make one for soooper cheap.
Good luck...