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Will a kehin butterfly carb from an ironhead work on a 883 sportster? Seems like they're pretty inexpensive. Looks like the prices of used CV carbs are going up.
Will a kehin butterfly carb from an ironhead work on a 883 sportster? Seems like they're pretty inexpensive. Looks like the prices of used CV carbs are going up.
I don't have one. I have an S&S that gave me problems last summer. Next question would be will one work with my manifold and air cleaner.
http://www1.hdtimeline.com/tn94s3.jpg Check this for coil testThe S&S I have now is a Super E. Something is up with it, it seemed like I had to keep tuning it. I used the instructions from their site.
It was fouling plugs, they were black sooty. To the point where it would not start. I also had some trouble with it popping through the carb, i found the throttle shaft to be worn. I could feel the play. I replaced that shaft and it is nice and tight now. That popping stopped. Still fouling plugs. I went a size down, and it seemed way too lean. I went back to the original .028 jet. put in a new set of plugs, turned OFF the accellerator pump rode it a few times before it got too cold, and havent fouled a plug yet. It runs ok if I roll the throttle, but not if I "crack" it. Also, the idle fluctuates, sometimes when I stop it idles higher than other times.
Parts that have been replaced include:
Intake gaskets, needle and seat, throttle shaft and butterfly, accelerator pump diaphragm, fuel filter, petcock (it was not shutting off, unrelated issue).
I am starting to suspect an ignition problem. Even with a brand new properly gapped spark plug the spark doesn't look (to me) as strong as it should be. My next plan is to get a new coil, completely disassemble and clean the carb thoroughly, go back the the base settings and see what happens.
I asked about that particular carb because they seem to be out there for short money. I'd hate to spend $150-$200 on a CV setup and not need it.
I am not looking for high performance at this point. I just want something reliable.
Another question, does the ignition module control control the strength of the spark?