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Question on balancing carbs and rebuild
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:43 pm
by audiocontr
I finally picked up a carb flow gauge and found that with the front carb idle screw out all the way, i have to turn in the back quite a bit to match the airflow. The idle is WAY too high when they match. This tells me the front butterflies are worn correct? It could also be the shaft?
How difficult is the rebuild and should i do both? Would anyone entertain a swap of freshly rebuilt carbs for mine, plus cash?
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:51 pm
by M Wehrman
Maybe the accel pump linkage is holding it open, or the linkage rod to the carb is adjusted too short,just a thought.
Mark
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:18 pm
by McCall Pinz
While the engine is running, shoot some starting fluid on the outside of the carb where the shaft comes out each end. if the idle jumps up, then your shaft is worn and you're getting a leak through there. I rebuilt the carbs a while ago and posted some pictures and goatwerks has a great set of pictures too. It isn't too difficult just have a nice clean workbench, take your time, and some digital pictures for a reference.
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:27 pm
by audiocontr
thanks for the tips.
Linkage rods were disconnected when setting the idle screw.
Will try the starter fluid.