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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 08:10 PM
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Problem with idle mixture screws loosening?

 
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 01:52 PM
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Problem with idle mixture screws loosening?

I worked on my 390 last night, changed the timing to 12 degrees, checked the vacuum. I have about 700 miles on an overhaul. I then went to adjust the idle mixture and the screws were turned out about 4 to 5 turns, I know they weren't that far out before. They have always been adjusted to around 2 or 2 1/2. Does anyone have an ideas to keep them tight, should I stretch the spring?

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Bob
 
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 02:24 PM
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Problem with idle mixture screws loosening?

It won't hurt to stretch the spring a little bit- I've done it before.

Joe
 
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