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Re: Carburetor adjustment

To: KKSMC@aol.com
Subject: Re: Carburetor adjustment
From: Rick Norris <rnorris1@swbell.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 11:08:31 -0500
Thanks for the response! I may  have an opportunity to work on it this 
weekend...that is if it stops raining! Over 4 inches since yesterday and 
it's still coming down!  I might just test my new wiper blades, too!

Rick

KKSMC@aol.com wrote:
> I've been where you are regarding carb adjustments on your '6.
>
> After inserting the adjusting tool down carb neck and engaging it in 
> the adjusting screw (you'll feel it engage), turn the wrench 
> completely counter clockwise till it stops.  Turn the adjusting tool 
> clockwise (richer mix) 2 to 2.5 turns full turns on _each_ carb with 
> ENGINE OFF as a _beginning_ point in the adjustment process.
> You will need to refill the dashpots with whichever viscosity oil you 
> choose to use  after each adjustment attempt.  Start engine, check/set 
> your idle speed, and give it it run around the block.  If it sputters 
> and stumbles, increase the mixture (clockwise) on each carb. 
> These are only just initial adjustments.  Fine tuning by turning the 
> adjusting screws in either direction  will take some further patience.
>
> P.S. Be sure your carb diaphrams are in good shape _before_ beginning
> any adjustments otherwise you'll just be blowin smoke.
>
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>     
> GOOD LUCK!!
>
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