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Offline 91Burban

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metering rods
« on: February 05, 2019, 05:57:10 PM »
custom 50 M metering rods....so which jets will I need? for a stock chevy 454. Carb

Offline Cliff Ruggles

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Re: metering rods
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2019, 03:25:47 AM »
What is the carburetor part number?

Offline 91Burban

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Re: metering rods
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2019, 05:56:09 PM »
sorry 

17085000  this was off a motorhome and will be used on a Suburban with 5:.13 towing gears

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Re: metering rods
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2019, 02:57:59 AM »
That carb should already have .036" tipped tapered rods in it.  If they need to be replaced or if you want more adjustment with the APT system get the 50C rods. 

I would go 75 or 76 for main jets and use our orange power piston spring......Cliff

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Re: metering rods
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2019, 05:38:54 AM »
Thanks Cliff