Recent content by falconav8r

What model GL do you have

Her is the hole I'm referring to.

Here is the hole I'm referring to...

Plugging this hole is a lot more critical on the GL1000 since that engine will not supply the required CFM on the 34PICT3. Seems the GL1100 and GL1200 are closer to what the 34/3 needs to operate properly. On the GL1000 a 30PICT would be better sized. Either way, plugging this hole would benefit...

Look at the picture I posted. It is a 1/8" dia. hole on the throttle plate itself

I don't think its a fluke. These carbs run well. They are just a bit temperamental until it get them dialed in. Maybe its the asian brand carburetors. I've never had a real German made Solex so nothing to compare it with

OK...Here is one thing that must be done to this carb. I'm sure some may be aware of this and others not, but on the bottom throttle plate, there is an 1/8" diameter hole that was added to meet EPA requirements. This hole must be sealed shut by either a small dab of JB weld or take the plate off...

Thanks for that. I may just make my mod a little more permanent. If it works... go with it! Thanks

Thanks for the responses. I realize that restricting the air intake into the 34PICT3 is a stop gap measure, and am I right assuming that it need to be jetted? Would like to hear from someone who has resolved this problem with the lean running problem. It seems there has to be something else...

Just an update on a single carburetor conversion. I know there are some positive as well as negative reviews regarding these conversions , but just wanted to share my experience with a recent install. I just helped a friend install one last week. A VW 34 PICT3 on a SC Conversion manifold. He...