I am needing a carb sync tool for my ITX, I was wondering what would be the best buy once options, gauges vs columns of fluid, bouncing needles, fluid refills, price, reliable, accuracy etc etc. Who likes what they are using. Example the Morgan Carbtune Pro seems like the cats ass but is it worth the price, just looking for some important details from all the wise folks on our forum! Thanks
Don
I've had both, the old fashion 4 column mercury stick (with real mercury) from Motion Pro and the Morgan Pro Carb tune (with stainless steel rods)
The mercury stick was (much) more accurate, better to fine tune, just don't rev the engine. (don't ask) :dash2:
Of course, they don't sell the mercury sticks anymore, they now use a blue colored water.
The Morgan is more convenient but less accurate, just be sure to hang it vertically so the rods don't drag on the column tubes.
I'm going to try a set of professional gauges next. The needle bounce can be tuned out. I like the idea that the gauges can lay flat on the top of the engine making them easier to watch as you dial in the carbs.
If the gauges work as well as I think (hope) they will....I will gladly sell my Morgan Pro Carb tune.
Cheers
Pat
I have an original Morgan Carb Tune with Mercury (Thanks to Simi-Ed and his Dad). And I have used the modern Morgan Carb Tune (Thanks to Dan). They both get the job done. The gauges used at RPM are the BOMB.... Having a needle valve at each port to adjust the spikes is perfect. No need to connect a spare fuel tank, the balance is that quick...
I use the 4 gauge setup and it's very easy to dial out the bounce by throttling the individual gauges. The gauges were a little bit of money, like maybe $200, but I got some nice ones that I also use to balance throttle bodies and SU carbs on my z cars... I can't imagine an easier way to balance the intake...
Frank
Quote from: gumby302ho on December 02, 2018, 11:58:24 AMI am needing a carb sync tool for my ITX, I was wondering what would be the best buy once options, gauges vs columns of fluid, bouncing needles, fluid refills, price, reliable, accuracy etc etc. Who likes what they are using. Thanks
Don
Don,
Rather than fluids, rods, or mechanical gauges, there is another (great, IMHO) option for balancing the fuel intakes. Should be rugged (not delicate). I don't have one yet, but I will get one before I do the balancing act again. It's digital:
http://www.thedigisync.com/digi-sync-top-page.html (http://www.thedigisync.com/digi-sync-top-page.html)
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Thanks for your input dear Sir's, cant wait for next FJ season, lots of snow here.
Quote from: gumby302ho on December 05, 2018, 06:18:33 PM
Thanks for your input dear Sir's, cant wait for next FJ season, lots of snow here.
Don: I've got a Morgan here with the stainless rods. Works fine as far as I can tell but I don't have anything to compare it to. You're welcome to borrow it. I won't be needing it until April or whenever it's fit to be outside around here.
Peter