Who uses Colourtune?
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Who uses Colourtune?
Was thinking about getting this to get the mixture right on my new carb. Anybody use it?
Opinions please.
Opinions please.
Re: Who uses Colourtune?
Used to use it on motorcycles, very simple. If you're talking SU on a Minor then absolutely no need for anything other than the built in tuning device.
Re: Who uses Colourtune?
You talking about the lifting pin?
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Re: Who uses Colourtune?
No, the built in tuning device being the colour of the plugs
Richard
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Re: Who uses Colourtune?
Mine were black today......
Re: Who uses Colourtune?
Pointless with an SU, as said the lifting pin and plug colour are all you need.
Re: Who uses Colourtune?
If that is after a good run as opposed to just starting up for a couple of minutes then either you are using a lot of oil, or your carb is set too rich. Just possibly (c) bothJojax wrote:Mine were black today......
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Re: Who uses Colourtune?
Waste of money! You don't need it with an SU carb. Adjust for 'best idle' - then test with the lift pin..... then a good run and switch off at speed - and pull the plugs for a check. Should be 'biscuit' colour - and no, not chocolate biscuit - or Bourbon...
Re: Who uses Colourtune?
had a good holiday BM
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Re: Who uses Colourtune?
If you dont know what your looking for though would a colourtune make things simpler?
Re: Who uses Colourtune?
Your looking for a Bunsen-blue flame through the glass plug.
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Re: Who uses Colourtune?
a cheap good tool , easy to use
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Re: Who uses Colourtune?
I've used the colourtune, but then I've had mine since the 1980's (used on all sorts of cars). OK to use on SU carbs - gives you that extra bit of visual confirmation.
George.
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