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RX-O 4S Carter Carb question #444124 06/18/20 11:30 PM
Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 6 Lincoln 26Chever OP Grease Monkey
OP 26Chever Grease Monkey Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 6 Lincoln	I had to find and replace a stand pipe in my carb. It has been a while since I found a new standpipe and got the old one out. Now that I put it back together, does the low speed jet screw all the way up tight, or not tight? Seems like it screws a long way up, like I said it has been while since I took apart and do not remember how far it screws in. Is there a spec on how far to screw it? Kenneth Hunkins

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Re: RX-O 4S Carter Carb question 26Chever #444125 06/18/20 11:47 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	The open end of the low speed jet needs to seal into the passage. The tapered screw end that is soldered to the tube needs to seal in the carburetor body as well. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: RX-O 4S Carter Carb question Chipper #444195 06/21/20 04:56 PM
Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 6 Lincoln 26Chever OP Grease Monkey
OP 26Chever Grease Monkey Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 6 Lincoln	So it needs to screw all the way tight even tho it seems to screw a long way up into the body? Kenneth Hunkins

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