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OMG!! I just had my Nikki rebuilt AND TUNED by fellow forum member!!!!

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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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OMG!! I just had my Nikki rebuilt AND TUNED by fellow forum member!!!!

HOLY ****!!! HHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYY SSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTT!!! WOW!! WHat a HUGE ******* difference that nikki rebuild did to my 12A! Its like a brand new car! I have NEVER felt it this strong in my life. The rebuild was done by my really good friend Allen (13B-RX3 here on the 7club). HE did an amazing job! I know this thread isn't really informative but i just wanted to share my happiness Ask this guy for carb tips...he is amazing!!!
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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lol yeah if u see what happens to a 20year old carb you can see why its been running like **** varnish plugs up all the jets...

i bet u have a better idel and easeyer take off than it was before
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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^^HELL YES!!! it idles so smoooth and acceleration is just orgasmic!
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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^^HELL YES!!! it idles so smoooth and acceleration is just orgasmic!
did he remove all the emmisions and make it mec secondarys??
thats where i noticed a big diffrence
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 01:00 AM
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you have to be the most sarcastic person that i've ever met in my life ... lol ... this thread is useless without pics ...
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 01:35 AM
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lol I'm glad Allen did a good job for you, Marcello.
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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How much did he charge you?
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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Glad to hear it worked out for you Marcello. Maybe we can play around with the timing on Monday.
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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i think he only charged him lunch, unless those sexual favor jokes wernt just talk

LOL allen, ****** bombed out n depleted hahahaha
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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I'm inspired. My white 84 GSL started flooding a few days ago, so with a little encouragement from this post I went out and extracted the carb today, got out the Haines manual and I'll tell you what, nothing ever sounded so complicated.

Almost enough to wish I had fuel injection. Almost.

Still hope to get it back together before the year is out, but it's gonna need neighbor Bobby's help. Good to know a carb genius. Better run as good as yours Marcello or I'm going to be disappointed.

Ray
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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not that im a subject matter expert or anything, but if its your first one ray, float level=important. thats about the only thing i know about that, mhmm
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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not that im a subject matter expert or anything, but if its your first one ray, float level=important. thats about the only thing i know about that, mhmm
would float level make your starting RPMS soar if incorrect?
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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survey says......

ask trochoid. like i said, im not an expert. but i would think so
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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would float level make your starting RPMS soar if incorrect?
No, if they are set too high then the car floods out badly. If they are set too low the car will empty the float bowls when driven hard and the accelerator pump doesnt work properly either (hesitation).
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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its easey u dont know till u learn tackle it buy the ***** and go for home..
this is my second rebuild i smoke alota pot and look what i can do

sorrry im whoreing my pictures



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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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Yes, float levels are important, but they rarely change on thier own. More people **** up a carb rebuild by changing the float levels rather than simply checking them. When checking the float level, carb gasket is included in the measurement.

A high float level will not make the rpms rise, vacuum leaks will however, and that is the most common cause of high idle after carb/intake/rats nest work.
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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I was there when they were rebuilding.....Allen did an awesome job, although scary at the same time. I'm glad I haven't attempted this rebuild, lol...All those little parts are scary...Hey Allen, you wanna come to San Antonio for a build, lol.....Marcello was all excited that night when Allen finished all the final touch ups on it....

Now I wanna have my carb rebuilt to be on the safe side....dammit....

As for pics, here's one:

That was from the day of the rebuild, instead of paying attention though, I was playing with the CF Helmet and the good 'ol John Deere

Also, when we got out there that morning, we decided to top off our tanks before getting to Allens house. Marcello did the routine oil check and noticed a pulley vibrating pretty bad. Shutting off the car, we saw his definition of weight reduction:

Luckily, Allen has a Rx-7 parts shrine at one of local shops, lol.....Swapped out without a problem! Thanks again Allen!
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:27 AM
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hey chad, apparently i have a loose radiator hose too. rain's supposed to stop tonight, so there'll be plenty to do this morning.

i wanted to get some pics of his rx3, but i think all the exhaust went to my head.

the caption for that pic should be "mad tyte tractor dorifto, yo"
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 02:38 AM
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lol....I get off at 7am. I just have to run home and change. I'll hang out as long as possible. We need to get a hold of Jens.
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 03:00 AM
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i called him around 9-ish, said hed call back after dinner. ****** must eat late, never called back. imma nap, see ya in a few hours
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 04:32 AM
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hahaha...I'll try callin' him when I get off, lol.....PM me your address again so I can find your house...
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 05:51 AM
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I figured you were going to say you got a sterling carb. now that's a bad *** nikki
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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Yup I think the float valve is stuck open (or the float sunk, which seems unlikely). Too bad you have to undo two dozen connections, extract the carb and tear the whole thing down to fix a little problem like that, but like blwfly says, it's a twenty (two) year old carb and probably needs a good cleaning anyway. Good buddy Bobby just called, headed over to the shop to see what we can do. We'll make sure to get the float level right!

By the way blwfly, what kind of pot you smokin' to get it that clean?


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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 09:03 AM
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I can't go over today bitches IM WORKING!!!!
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