jdubois said:
I believe these are the main differences:
CD: Uses a machined bar for cold start that restricts air and lifts the main piston when choked.
CDS: Uses a separate metering needle for cold starts instead of the bar.
Not a separate metering needle, but an assembly called a "starting box" that's a simple setup of a plate with different-sized holes in it. It works well, as well as you need for a choke, compact, simple.
The only carb I can think of off the top of my head which used a separate needle were the SU's with the auxilliary electric starting carburetor.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]CDSE: Same as CDS, but adds a temperature compensator, throttle bypass valve, idle trimming screw, and a leak balancing screw. [/QUOTE]
Except for the needle originally supplied, the CDSE's additional emissions stuff pretty much only affects tuning & operation when cold & at idle (remember, these were early emissions regs they had to meet).
The CDS & CDSE setups are easier for choke connection & operation. The CDS & CD adjust mixture via an assembly at the bottom of the carb; the CDSE via a tool inserted through the top of the dashpot.
Not really enough la difference between the three to vive at.