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Dec 16, 2004 | 08:25 PM

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From: e-burg

i know im kinda changing the subject but u guys seem to know carbs. i just got a 1406 edl. and new intake (edl) but when im at crusing speeds and punch it kinda sputters and then takes off not to much to worry about but just want to know if it is out of tune or what. it also seems to be right about when the secondaries would kick it too thanx for the help.

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Dec 18, 2004 | 05:29 PM

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I would try moving the accelerator pump rod to a different hole on the lever and see if this helps. Also, Make sure that your vacuum advance is hooked up to the passengerside front port on the carb and is working. Also, check the initial timing. It should be around 10 to 12 BTDC.

Dec 18, 2004 | 06:49 PM

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From: e-burg

i know that the vac advace is hooked up right and is in the right place but the accel pump i had never thought about. hey also my high idle wont kick in in the morning the choke seems to set (havent had time to find out yet) but would u know what would cause this

Dec 19, 2004 | 01:02 AM

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If the choke is closing, you may just need to adjust the fast idle screw in a little bit until it touched the cam and opens the throttle a little bit. It is located on the back of the linkage.

Dec 19, 2004 | 01:08 AM

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well i know that the fast idle works and i have it set right cuz i can manually set it but it doesnt engauge when it should unless i do it by moving the cam by hand

Dec 21, 2004 | 06:32 PM

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hey about the accel pump how do u move it to a different position i dont see any different holes for adjustment should they be on the top where the linkage hooks to the accel pump or to the throttle linkage. also still cant find out y my high idle doesen work. not really asking any thing new just trying to kinda bump the tread along

Dec 22, 2004 | 12:16 AM

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There should be 3 holes where the top of the pump rod connects to the lever that pushes down the acc. pump.

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Dec 23, 2004 | 03:24 PM

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Get a can of carb cleaner and spray the choke linkages real good. Might be a little dirty causing it to stick.

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Dec 23, 2004 | 06:45 PM

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Turn the choke spring housing to increase the spring tension and see if it closes the choke valve. Might not be set rich enough or moving parts in the choke set up might be binding.