I installed a PCV Valve late last year and still have to fine tune the adjustment of the carburetor. In my enthusiasm to sail yesterday, I kind of forgot about this. Everything was kosher while in the slip. As dictated by Murphy's Law, I was able to get out of the slip and go sailing... but had trouble getting back to the dock. Wind dies about 200 yards from the marina- can't sail in. Hello Sea Tow. Glad it was me and a buddy- rather than me, the wife and daughter. Gotta get this sorted out.
The symptom is this. I can get her started under full choke but as soon as I drop her into gear... the motor dies. Its also idling quite fast but I don't have a tach to tell you just how fast. I was trying to trouble shoot and make the adjustment while on the water yesterday. First thing to try was adjusting the idle mixture needle valve. Full seat and out 2.5 turns- I believe. Stop right there. Is it even possible to turn that screw while the carb is installed. I have the facet fuel pump on there and its right in the way of any tool that I have.
How do you guys do this adjustment?
Thanks.
OldSchool
The symptom is this. I can get her started under full choke but as soon as I drop her into gear... the motor dies. Its also idling quite fast but I don't have a tach to tell you just how fast. I was trying to trouble shoot and make the adjustment while on the water yesterday. First thing to try was adjusting the idle mixture needle valve. Full seat and out 2.5 turns- I believe. Stop right there. Is it even possible to turn that screw while the carb is installed. I have the facet fuel pump on there and its right in the way of any tool that I have.
How do you guys do this adjustment?
Thanks.
OldSchool
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