My DIY Throttle Body Sync

[psikora]

I just made a manometer and used 2-stroke oil. Even though both tubes were connected to the TB ports, the oil got sucked out of the tube. ???

And just before that I had the same problem w/ a mercury carb stick. My stick fell over unbeknownst to me and there went my mercury. Luckily I found some that was extra from the stick. That got sucked out, too. I've used that stick for decades and never had a problem.

Any thoughts?

 

[lkraus]

Clamp the tube closed with vise grips until the engine is running and/or use longer tubing so the fluid is pulled back the other way before it reaches the cylinder.

 

[drost]

This is what I made to balance my throttle bodies on my 04 RT. The feet just slip in to fittings and are removed when storing. I use to strap it to my motorcycle and ride down the street under load to balance throttle bodies.

 

[psikora]

Thanks lkraus for the tube clamping suggestion. That didn't solve the problem but I did need it further down the road.

So I followed the instructions that seem to be suggested frequently: 1/8" id hose, 12' of hose, 2-stroke oil or ATF, and specific gravity. I used the former. First problem was it was impossible to get rid of the bubbles in the line. I think it had to do with the narrow opening and oil surface adhesions. Second was i kept sucking the fluid into the TB.

I went two sizes up to a 3/8" id hose, water, and 20' of hose. That was the perfect combination for me along with the clamping of what I needed as a connector hose (and vacuum line connectors). Long trip next week so kinda amped.

Thanks to all.

 

[pglaves]

Thanks lkraus for the tube clamping suggestion. That didn't solve the problem but I did need it further down the road.

So I followed the instructions that seem to be suggested frequently: 1/8" id hose, 12' of hose, 2-stroke oil or ATF, and specific gravity. I used the former. First problem was it was impossible to get rid of the bubbles in the line. I think it had to do with the narrow opening and oil surface adhesions. Second was i kept sucking the fluid into the TB.

I went two sizes up to a 3/8" id hose, water, and 20' of hose. That was the perfect combination for me along with the clamping of what I needed as a connector hose (and vacuum line connectors). Long trip next week so kinda amped.

Thanks to all.

I just got a Twin Max.

 

[Paul_F]

I just got a Harmonizer; easier to store.