Originally Posted by
Fastjeff57
Here's the latest on the *~@#^ little darling (it might be listening):
Still blows out the carbs (though a little less, I think). Idle speed is even lower than before, so much so that I have to use over 3/4 spark advance to maintain a 1,000 rpm idle. (It idled MUCH faster before I improved the reed's sealing, by the way.)
One thing I've noted all along is that I can't seem to over richen it at idle. That might sound weird with all that gas blowing out, but it's true. And it needs LOTS of choke to restart, even when up to temperature. (There's a clue there but I'm not tuning in on--yet!)
Thanks for all the help--I appreciate it!
Jeff
PS: Motor has excellent compression, a tight reed block/ crank seal, and runs like a bear above idle.
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