What Air Filter Adapter Do I Need for the $14 Tillotson HL Clone Racing Carburetor?

[@MikeNBikes]

Its 4am, and on a whim I went on Google to see what people have done for air filters on the HL series. Man, I thought I loved measurements and detail, you provided every question that has come to mind over the last couple days. Thank you man

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Hi Mike! Glad to help. I appreciate you.

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

What a Lifesaver man this channel is so underrated 1ooo% love it thank u enjoy this weekend sir

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

You're too kind AC! I appreciate your support!

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

@@KentuckyFriedFixes yessa we got this

[@DIYVariety]

Intresting as usual

[@gravelyman]

Very good tips there Chris. It sounds like a great price for the carb 🔧👍

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Thanks Artie! These little Tillotson chainsaw carburetors work great for the Predator 212 engines. Cheap price too!

[@waynestefinashen239]

Merry Christmas to you and your family from Jake and i at Eliminator Performance.

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Thanks Wayne Merry Christmas!

[@cycleduder7986]

Love that motor I bet some gold will look good on it too like a big red FiRETRUCK sir Nice vidya did rite here right here

[@MickPsyphon]

When I finally graduate from this small engines course at Bennett University of Kentucky, I think I might be confident enough to rebuild the engine on my old snowblower. 🍺😋👍 Btw Chris, I'm still convinced that you're using all these engines to build your own Autobot battle warrior to defend against a Decepticon invasion. 😂

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Thanks Mick! A Predator powered Autobot! 🤣🤣🤣

[@franksoutdoorlife]

Another great and informative video. This tip right here could help someone out in a pinch if they need it. Is this going to go on one of those minibikes?

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Thanks Frank! This one is going on a mini bike but the same part applies to the guys running the cheap Tilly clone carbs on Karts.

[@franksoutdoorlife]

@@KentuckyFriedFixes 10-4

[@heathenprojects2639]

Good stuff I've got my California bike coming along I'm using a stock out the box ducar motor it's going to be used as my testing bike for a few motors I have laying around I'm really wanting to see how well the stick ducar holds it'd own against the ghost

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Thanks HP! I still want to do some drag racing comparisons of engines. Lots of stuff getting in the way of play time now though.

[@heathenprojects2639]

@@KentuckyFriedFixes same I got to have surgery in a few weeks be down 10 weeks and we got snow here this morning so spring time before I get into anything heavy going to get some of my 3 seater karts going for winter tho

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

@@heathenprojects2639 Snow? Yikes!

[@jameshufffman8920]

Thanks for video bud. When you pulled the choke butterfly and shaft. Do you need to plug the holes from the shaft.

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Hi James! When I do the final install with a gasket I'll add a little RTV silicone gasket maker in the choke shaft holes. The adapter mounting screws are long enough to cover most of the hole but I'll add the RTV anyway to make sure no dust gets in. Always great questions! Thanks James!

[@jameshufffman8920]

Thank you sir. Much appreciated.

[@Its-Steven]

Next time, lead off with the right filter adaptor. In my rush to get it ordered before the shipping window closed, I ordered the EC-308. 😆

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Hi Steven! Depending on how your carb measures at the air horn, you may need either part number filter adapter to work with the carb they send you. It's like luck of the draw on those carburetors even though you order thru the same link. Sometimes you get a "FULIN" brand and the next may be branded as "TILLOTSON" and I've gotten one with no brand markings at all. Some have the larger bore venturi some have the small bore. Unfortunately it's one of the headaches of knock off parts. But, it's worth the hassle IMO.

[@Its-Steven]

@@KentuckyFriedFixes I got the one labeled Tillotson.

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

@@Its-Steven The Tillotson branded carb they sent me uses the 302VS part number adapter and the FULIN brand uses the EC-308 adapter. Which adapter you use depends on how your carb measures at the air horn. Either adapter will work because the bolt spacing is the same at 1.375" but the 302VS adapter fits the Tillotson branded air horn better. It's all in the video.

[@jameshufffman8920]

Hey bro. Hope you have a great thanksgiving. Next question. Have a tillotson 212E. New arc billet flywheel. Arc billet rod. Hot 265 cam. Robertson torque tubes looped staged header with high flow air filter. Top half plate pulse fuel pump external tank. Chinese clone tillotson carb. Hoping that carb will perform well. If not I guess go to the vm22. Wanted to know if you had any hints on hooking up throttle cable to that tilly clone?enjoy holiday my friend. Thank you for your time

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Hi James! It's easy to find a throttle kit over at EC carburetors online. They have tons of bracket kits for those that bolt to the top of the Tilly. Their throttle kit will usually include a clevis too. Or you can make your own bracket too of course once you get the idea of what they look like. Happy Turkey day!

[@jameshufffman8920]

Thanks again my friend

[@DIYWilly]

I’ve never tried a Tilly carb. Are they really that much better. Did you say the pump is in the carb? Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Thanks DIY Willy! The Tillotson is one of my favorite carbs! They're normally an expensive option only used for racing where one doesn't mind spending $300-$500 bucks for a carb setup, but these $14 Chinese copies have made it affordable for other projects. Total for this install was close to $100 but most of the cost was in the intake and air filter adapter.

[@DIYWilly]

@@KentuckyFriedFixes sounds like a great option. What about jetting? Similar to regular clone carbs?

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Oops! I forgot to add: Yes, they use a diaphragm pump that does physically push fuel into the carb bore. It's exactly like a pulse controlled fuel injection. Where these really shine is on a Methanol fuel engine where more=better. There is a down side too though. Since these push a lot of fuel they're not great for idling. Too much idle time can wash down the cylinder walls and fuel will end up in your engine oil. This carburetor is better suited for Kart racing and Methanol where you don't mind changing the oil after every race. This experiment on the 212 Ducar engine uses gasoline and is much milder than a Methanol racing setup. I will still monitor the engine oil for any fuel contamination though. Thanks!

[@DIYWilly]

@@KentuckyFriedFixes Great thanks

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

@@DIYWilly No jets to change out on these, they have tapered fuel adjustment screws for the high and low. If you need more fuel you just open it up, for less you close them off. They're easy. The Methanol race carbs are about the same as the gas, they do open the passages up on those and sometimes add another pump block to the stack. But aside from the custom race tuning, it starts out the same carb as this $14 one.

[@Its-Steven]

Can you do a video on how to set up the throttle, and linkage on this carburetor?

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Hi Steven! EC has the throttle bracket in a kit form for these. You can make your own bracket once you've had a look at how they're set up. The bracket's only job is to hold the throttle cable in place. I do think it would be a good video idea to show installation of the bracket and how to set up the throttle for the tillotson clones. I will make a video on how to set one up but it won't be anytime soon. I know that's not going to help you if you need to install one now so I apologize in advance. I've got several projects that must be completed before the cold weather hits.

[@OpAfAnx]

Hey man me again, was just thinking about ording some billet parts for my predator 212, i was looking at a flat top Piston but not sure if it would fit. On omb site it says this The standard bore on a Predator 212cc engine is 2.756". The Wiseco Piston #11132p94 is for a 2.756" bore, which means it will yield approximately .003" piston to wall clearance. This is right where you want to be, so provided your bore is good and needs nothing more than a fresh cross-hatch honing, it will be good. If your bore is larger, out-of-round, or the engine has already been run for a while with the stock piston, you will need to go with a larger piston. So do you think ill need a larger piston? my 212 is 6 months old or so and gets ran alot.

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

It'll probably be fine but the only way to know for sure is to measure the clearance in the bore. When your piston comes in place it in the bore upside down without any rings and use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance between the piston skirt and cylinder wall. It's the cheapest way to know exactly what clearance you have.

[@jeffreyodachowski6247]

Can i use a regular mikuni 22 intake manifold and just cut out that grove for the the little hole thats on the Tillotson carb? Are the screws going to line up to the Tillotson carburetor. Im trying to buy a cheaper one on Amazon and the cheaper Tillotson carb

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Hi Jeffrey! I couldn't get it to work with the VM22 intake. The ID was too large on my intake to work with the Tillotson. I know $50 for an intake is terrible. I have made Tilly intakes on the cheap with a piece of 1" ID tubing and two large flat washers welded in place. The steel tubing is not near as good as aluminum but it works.

[@ericmorgan7657]

Any chance you could do a review of the wildcat 223?

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Hi Eric! I'm planning to do a Wildcat 223 as soon as some of the other projects are finished. This time of the year I have to do the routine home maintenance and stuff I've put off while I was playing with the engines during the Summer. I've been having to get ready for Winter instead of the fun stuff, I'd rather be in the shop with the engines! Soon!

[@ericmorgan7657]

@@KentuckyFriedFixes btw I am in Pendleton ky...and thank you.

[@motorcycleshopeden6770]

Hello( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ このエンジンは日本で手に入りますか？

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Hi! I don't know if these are available in Japan or not?

[@motorcycleshopeden6770]

@@KentuckyFriedFixes I live in Japan, but there is a similar engine, but I wondered where I could get the same engine

[@allysazzaro1546]

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[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Sorry my friend, I'll look into getting these captions translated soon. Thanks!