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REF: Carburetor, Intake Manifold & Exhaust - Sub-01W


Basic Keihin BD (Screaming Eagle or Flowmaster) Information

Screaming Eagle High Flow Carb and Air Cleaner Kit (91731-88)

Marketing information on the Screaming Eagle High Flow Carb and Air Cleaner Kit (91731-88):
Harleys equipped with high performance engine parts may not be used on public roads and in some cases must be restricted to closed course competition.
Engine related performance parts are intended for the experienced rider only.

One piece die cast aluminum carb body, with integral mounting flange, bolts directly to the manifold eliminating the need for a rubber adapter.
The addition of the intermediate fuel circuit (adjustable by changing jets) eliminates a potential lean condition (or surging) at 2500-3500 cruise RPM.
Features:

Screaming Eagle EVO XLH Hi-Flo Carb and Air Cleaner Kit (29081-90C)

Harley-Davidson motorcycles equipped with some Screamin’ Eagle® high-performance engine parts may not be used on public roads.
And in some cases must be restricted to closed course competition.
This engine related performance part is intended for racing applications and is not legal for sale or use in California on pollution controlled motor vehicles.
Engine related performance parts are intended for the experienced rider only.

On 1988 and later models, you must replace the intake manifold.
Use a stock replacement 1987-style manifold for proper installation of the carburetor and air cleaner kit.
Kit Includes:

Alternative Replacement Parts:
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Jet Chart

(Carb #27001-88) (Kit Number 29081-90C)
Slow Jet Part No. Size (mm) Intermediate Air / Fuel Part No. Size Main Jet Size
27383-88 42 27113-87 Blank* 27106-85 1.30
27302-84 50 27109-87 55 27107-85 1.35
27329-83 52 27172-89 60* 27149-85 1.40
27284-85 55 27110-87 80 27151-85 1.45
27310-85 58 27111-87 1.00 27150-85 1.50
27318-85 60 27112-87 1.20 27108-87 1.60*
27283-85 62 27173-89 1.70 27119-88 1.65
27896-79 65 27134-89 1.70
27894-78 68*
27895-87 70
27897-78 72

10) *in carburetor

Starting

Choke:
The carburetor choke knob (enrichenor) should be pulled up for initial or cold starting.
Push the knob down as soon as the engine is warm enough to run without stumbling.
You can ride with the knob up for the first few blocks.

Tuning

Air / fuel mixture:
The air/fuel mixture screw is set initially at one full turn outward from the full in position.
Do not set idle speed or smoothness with this screw. The screw must be set within 1/8 turn of the one full turn position for optimum performance.
Engine Idle Speed:
Idle speed is set with the throttle stop screw. Set engine idle speed at 1000 - 1150 RPM with engine at normal operating temperature.
Accelerator pump:
If your engine has an off-idle hesitation, you may have to adjust the accelerator pump stroke.
Do this by adjusting the accelerator pump screw after all other adjustments have been made.
Off-idle hesitation can be caused by either a too lean or too rich pump stroke. So you will have to determine which way to turn the screw by experimenting.
Turn the screw 1/4 turn at a time.
Jetting:
If your engine is relatively unmodified, it will run well with the jets that come in the carburetor.
Depending on the level of performance modifications, it may run better with different size jets.
See the jet chart above.
NOTE:
All the carburetor jets are slightly rich. If the engine runs too rich just off idle, use a #65 slow speed.
If the engine is rough or jerky at 55-65 mph, remove the blank intermediate speed jet and install a #80.

Flanged model
Markings on the one below include: Keihin, 27F8, HG13, Harley Davidson and Screaming Eagle. 11)
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Spigot model:
Markings on this one include: PA40C and CE16. 16)
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Accelerator Pump




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HD Service Bulletin #M-961 dated April 8, 1988