Fine tuning carburetors with vacuum gauges

Far greater chance of carbs via long dual cables going out of synch than with a splitter. Longer cables take different paths with different radii, therefore possibly changing the effective movement at the slide end. Far less chance of this happening with the short cables from the splitter. Not to mention the greater overall friction involved. It's not much, but while we're at splitting hairs... :rolleyes:

Splitters, as well as the short cables, do appreciate a couple of drops of lube now and then, Paul.

piet
 
Moving in the splitter not something I have come across, other than incorrect assembly having the cable nipples not seated in their holes, very noticeable at first start up (or are you referring to the outer cables Paul?). The cables can climb out of the adjusters on the carburettor tops due to vibration or incorrect routing. Some race bikes had tie wire to hold them in place, I find that the rubber boots seem to do the job.
 
Tippie said:
Moving in the splitter not something I have come across, other than incorrect assembly having the cable nipples not seated in their holes, very noticeable at first start up (or are you referring to the outer cables Paul?). The cables can climb out of the adjusters on the carburettor tops due to vibration or incorrect routing. Some race bikes had tie wire to hold them in place, I find that the rubber boots seem to do the job.
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The outer in the splitter.
I could try lockwiring them in.
Paul
 
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