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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: boscoooo on May 17, 2013, 08:20:32 PM

Title: Idle problems again
Post by: boscoooo on May 17, 2013, 08:20:32 PM
So I fixed the misfire I have it running and idling perfect I hooked the throttle cable back up and it's wont idle for more then 5 seconds should I replace the throttle cable or can is there a way to adjust it ? 
Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: sevans01 on May 17, 2013, 08:40:07 PM
Not sure if all throttle cables are the same, but I'm able to adjust about an 1" or so.
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Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: RockyCapone on May 17, 2013, 08:48:27 PM

Idle cable has nothing to do with it dying at all. Unless the carb isnt at idle till cable is on.
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Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: RockyCapone on May 17, 2013, 08:52:08 PM

The cable does adjust with a 5/16 wrench BUT if it dies with the cable on I would say it never was at idle till cable was on. Turn up idle to about 1100rpms with cable out of water. Also get a return spring on there. I always run 2 at carb and my foot peddle has another.
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Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: RockyCapone on May 17, 2013, 08:54:12 PM
Also washers and lock washers under carb mounting bolts would be a nice addition.

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Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: Rpmsleek on May 17, 2013, 08:55:54 PM
It's got tension on it. It's pulling it too low rpm at idle. Just raise off the cable and reattach
Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: RockyCapone on May 17, 2013, 08:57:56 PM
The carb should be at idle no matter what, no matter how hard you pull on it back. It looks like a brand new carb so I cant be worn out anything.

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Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: RockyCapone on May 17, 2013, 08:59:07 PM
Ok let me ask you this does the screw for idle adjustment even touch the the thottle blade?.

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Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: jetjunky101 on May 17, 2013, 09:24:37 PM
The carb pictured is not the OPs carb. I don't think ....
Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: sevans01 on May 17, 2013, 09:32:33 PM
Also washers and lock washers under carb mounting bolts would be a nice addition.

Kinda hard to tell from the pic but I have washers on there, just not lock washers. Makes sense though :thumbup:.

Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: sevans01 on May 17, 2013, 09:34:11 PM
The carb pictured is not the OPs carb. I don't think ....

No its not. I was just trying to show that the throttle cable can be adjusted
Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: jetjunky101 on May 17, 2013, 09:38:37 PM
Yha that's what I thought ... trying to let Rocky know ....I think He's had to many silver bullets.........  :beer:
Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: sevans01 on May 17, 2013, 09:41:24 PM
lol!!!   ;D
Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: boscoooo on May 17, 2013, 09:50:09 PM
My carp set up is pretty close to the one in the picture. Bec I had it at my friends shop and they tuned it up and when the cable off it ran perfect and when I got home and hooked up the cable it sounds like its not getting enough fuel so should I put more or less tension on the cable ? Sorry guys I'm learning as I go so it's taking me a bit longer to understand 
Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: jetjunky101 on May 17, 2013, 10:01:46 PM
So there is your answer....your cable ...adjust it ! At the carb ...or the peddle . I may be wrong ....
Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: boscoooo on May 17, 2013, 10:04:49 PM
Okay ill give that a shot
Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: RockyCapone on May 18, 2013, 04:56:51 PM

Dont be a hate'er!!! Now wheres my bottle opener.?
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Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: jetjunky101 on May 18, 2013, 05:11:10 PM
Not me <<<< im a fan !!!
Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: boscoooo on May 18, 2013, 08:39:14 PM
Now that's my idea of work right there
Title: Re: Idle problems again
Post by: GT Jets on May 18, 2013, 08:58:55 PM
Loose throttle shafts will do what you describe too..

The cable end should be able to be removed and installed fairly easily...

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