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by gene6-22
January 29th, 2018, 12:59 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: 1977 Asian carb problems
Replies: 6
Views: 33035

Re: 1977 Asian carb problems

I cleaned both carbs with cans of carb cleaner spray and checked for blocked passages. I disassembled both and did adjustments. The only adjustments are float level and idle screw. The float level is at the top of the dot on the glass. Both carbs idle too lean. (if I block 90% of air with my hand, e...
by gene6-22
January 27th, 2018, 7:45 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: 1977 Asian carb problems
Replies: 6
Views: 33035

Re: 1977 Asian carb problems

I had no luck moving parts from "rich" to "lean"carbs. Still cruises "bumpy". I need to revisit the "rich" carb and verify that it runs smooth. Maybe it does not, now. I suspected ignition problems but changed plugs and checked wires with an ohmmeter. Besides,...
by gene6-22
January 26th, 2018, 5:55 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: 1977 Asian carb problems
Replies: 6
Views: 33035

1977 Asian carb problems

My stock liftback was getting 23 MPG and running rich. I could block open the choke on a cool morning and it ran good. I bought a used carb on ebay and it runs too lean while cruising (rough and bumpy). Full power is smooth and idle is smooth. Both carbs idle lean because I screw out the pilot screw...