longmont Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 So I had to replace the idle screw do to loosing it and now bigger probs. She starts after priming the carbs but wont idle and sounds like s!@#. Back fires and sputters. while replaceing the idle screw i had the slides out. Also shees getting gas to the carbs and spark. thanks for the help Quote
VooDooBanshee Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 So I had to replace the idle screw do to loosing it and now bigger probs. She starts after priming the carbs but wont idle and sounds like s!@#. Back fires and sputters. while replaceing the idle screw i had the slides out. Also shees getting gas to the carbs and spark. thanks for the help If it's backfiring, back sure to look at the flywheel and woodruff key. Backfiring is often a timing issue - had the same problem. Did you switch the slides by mistake? Are they in backwards? Make sure the beveled edge of the slide is facing the airbox. Did you reconnect the choke tube? (the black hose connecting the carbs)? Maybe the carbs need a good cleaning as well... Quote
longmont Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Posted March 9, 2011 If it's backfiring, back sure to look at the flywheel and woodruff key. Backfiring is often a timing issue - had the same problem. Did you switch the slides by mistake? Are they in backwards? Make sure the beveled edge of the slide is facing the airbox. Did you reconnect the choke tube? (the black hose connecting the carbs)? Maybe the carbs need a good cleaning as well... CHOKE TUBE should of knowen thanks for the help going to clean the carb real good too. Thanks Quote
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