Rod in Nikki Carb missing
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Rod in Nikki Carb missing
Hello recently purchased and old 1979 rx7 racer that was a barn find. I am rebuilding the carb and I'm pretty sure that this spring/rod assembly is supposed to be mirrored in the other float chamber. Can someone confirm this and if so know where I could get a replacement
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Funny enough that's actually exactly how it's supposed to be - that rod is only on one side. FB carbs ditched that system entirely. If I recall correctly, it's essentially a vacuum controlled plunger and there's a needle valve threaded into the bottom of the rear float bowl that it contacts. Then again I haven't messed with an SA carb for a while, although it's something very close to that in concept.
And by the way, welcome to the club! Nikki carbs are a fun setup on these engines and have a fair bit of potential if you ever feel like modifying them. I'll be curious to see what happens with your project. Best of luck!
And by the way, welcome to the club! Nikki carbs are a fun setup on these engines and have a fair bit of potential if you ever feel like modifying them. I'll be curious to see what happens with your project. Best of luck!
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