Dft jets

[mjanderson]

Does anyone know of a stateside source for jets for the dft carb?

Mike

 

[slabghost]

I've seen them on ebay and I'm sure there are other sources. Easier to just drill to size. Set of micro drills isn't real expensive.

 

[joedrum]

https://www.carburetion.com/Weber/weberJets.asp

 

[dan filipi]

I went the drill bits route and found out later that just .05 (?) change in size can make a big difference, as in a .50 jet I could drill to .55 instead of .60
To go smaller I soldered the hole closed then drilled.
I'm not having any luck finding online the kit I bought.

 

[mjanderson]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm thinking about going the solder and drill route. Any special kind of solder?

 

[dan filipi]

I use a very thin electrical solder and a 100 watt solder gun. Once the jet is hot enough, just a quick touch of solder in the hole is enough. I was using a torch on a low flame but discovered the solder gun worked also.

 

[ekvh]

If you do solder, find a drill bit that fits the opening of the jet and rest the jet on the bit. You can get it to a point where you don't fill the whole jet with solder that way. Saves a lot of time drilling, and maintains a bit of the jets true characteristics. Easy to break bits. For air jets, I chuck the jet in a drill and hold the bit with a vise grip. You could do this with fuel jets too, but be careful with what may happen to the jet in the chuck if it spins. I screwed up a few.

 

[slabghost]

Micro drills are best turned by hand gently. It takes a little time and practice.