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Sailkane 09-20-2025 11:13 AM

Does anyone have smooth running PMO cabs
 
Looking at the PMO carbs.
Have read a lot of reviews and installation threads.
Do any of you have a smooth operating and reliable PMO set up?
How do you handle cold morning start ups?
Thanks
Michael
1979 911 sc. M&K 2 in 1 out. SSI’s 3.0 Liter.

Aztim 09-20-2025 11:16 AM

Yes many of us

These carbs are fantastic when tuned properly

Issue is finding someone who actually knows what they're doing

snbush67 09-20-2025 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailkane (Post 12535669)
Looking at the PMO carbs.
Have read a lot of reviews and installation threads.
Do any of you have a smooth operating and reliable PMO set up?
How do you handle cold morning start ups?
Thanks
Michael
1979 911 sc. M&K 2 in 1 out. SSI’s 3.0 Liter.

Yes, smooth. 2 pumps when cold and throttle stop until warm. When warm just turn the key with slight throttle opening.

proporsche 09-20-2025 12:21 PM

Just make sure you will have the fuel PMO regulator in the system.I did this for a guy who would drive his 911 with Webers for 10 years always crying due to the a lot of fuel in the exhaust.So i got him PMO from the company and here is how it sounds..he was happy camper
Ivan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuDIc7ypJmE

Magyar Kiwi 09-20-2025 01:06 PM

Hi
"How do you handle cold morning start ups?"
These carbs have no choke for starting enrichment.
Your only enrichment tool is the accelerator pump.
For Webers:
Allow electric fuel pump to run and fill float chambers
Apply full hand throttle
Give gas pedal a couple of pumps.
Crank engine with starter while pumping gas pedal until engine fires.
If RPM sags give another quick pump of gas pedal to richen mixture via accelerator pump
As engine warms up, reduce hand throttle to zero.
Cheers

proporsche 09-20-2025 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magyar Kiwi (Post 12535714)
Hi
"How do you handle cold morning start ups?"
These carbs have no choke for starting enrichment.
Your only enrichment tool is the accelerator pump.
For Webers:
Allow electric fuel pump to run and fill float chambers
Apply full hand throttle
Give gas pedal a couple of pumps.
Crank engine with starter while pumping gas pedal until engine fires.
If RPM sags give another quick pump of gas pedal to richen mixture via accelerator pump
As engine warms up, reduce hand throttle to zero.
Cheers

all good stuff --but he has 1979 911SC no hand throttle;-)

Ivan

Magyar Kiwi 09-20-2025 02:46 PM

Hi

all good stuff --but he has 1979 911SC no hand throttle ;-)

True; and if it has Carbs it needs one retrofitted. :-)

Lots of good info here:
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/639786-hand-throttle-lever.html

Cheers

Hi_Fi_Guy 09-20-2025 03:09 PM

Been running PMOs for several years on the 2.2 in my 1971. Amazing throttle response, no surging, no flat spots, just smooth acceleration. Also no popping on deceleration. On my recent roadtrip from Phoenix to Monterey I experienced temps from the 50s-100s, plenty of elevation changes, and a mix of highways and backroads. Ran perfectly the entire trip with no issues whatsoever and I averaged 24mpg.

proporsche 09-21-2025 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magyar Kiwi (Post 12535759)
Hi

all good stuff --but he has 1979 911SC no hand throttle ;-)

True; and if it has Carbs it needs one retrofitted. :-)

Cheers

Not necessary for the hand throttle at all.My budd has 1978 with webers and all works fine..Just did recently his complete engine--never mind the smoke on video , it is all gone ;-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd1s112bCOY

Ivan

Aztim 09-21-2025 05:32 AM

I haven't found the "need" for a hand throttle

Although I'd like to have one for warm ups and "cruise control"

Hi_Fi_Guy 09-21-2025 10:55 AM

I agree, while the hand throttle is nice to have it isn’t mandatory. Unless ambient temps are below 40 degrees, the engine should be warmed and settled into a smooth idle in 2-3 minutes max, much sooner when ambient temps are 70 degrees or warmer.

Showdown 09-21-2025 01:36 PM

Hand throttle is very nice to have on cold mornings and as a poor man’s cruise control it’s great to be able to stretch one’s leg for a few mins.


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