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Old 09-10-17, 01:07 PM
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Stock Fuel Pressure

Looking for info on the stock fuel pressure recommendations for a carbureted 12a nikki. Thanks guys
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According to the FSM:

Fuel Pressure = 0.26 to 0.33 kg/m2 or 3.70 to 4.70 PSI

Fuel Flow Rate = > 1,100 cc/min or 1.16 US quarts/min or 0.97 Imp Quart/min
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In practice 2.5psi works best. Otherwise float bowl levels vary and make tuning difficult.




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