carb adjustments

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gphil

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Well the ole "smokie" has enough miles on her now to start needing some tinkering. Last two times riding, needed to choke fully to keep her running. When I got her home today, started running in the idle screw, just messing, and it started speeding up real fast. when I took off the choke it died. Ok guys where to start. I am capable just point in correct direction. Thanks lots and will check back real soon. gphil
 

gphil

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Leak was my first thought and going to check that also. The carb is a NT. In the choke position, then running idle screw in and it speeding up sort of indicates a real rich mixture. Keeping in mind that some adjustments are probably in order for the engine is still breaking in. I will be watching for more input. I know not too much in the way of adjustments on this little thing other then moving the slide position . I know 2-door likes these. gphil


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Take off the float bowl & look to see if the jet came unscrewed... If it's not that, check to see if the jet is clogged.

Be very careful & try not to tear the gasket.
 

gphil

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Do most guys change out the jet size on the carb? Mine is stock NT . If they do what would be the recommended new size? Want this thing to purr, not fast needed, etc. Thanks gphil