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Don Moyer 11-17-2008 07:51 AM

New Product - Idle adjusting needle with knurled extension - late model
 
Idle adjusting needle with knurled extension - late model

This needle valve is made of stainless steel and has a knurled extension to make adjusting the idle fuel mixture a "no-tool" procedure. It is recommended in any application where access to the idle mixture control on top of the carburetor makes adjusting the idle mixture with a screwdriver difficult.

Special thanks to Forum Senior Member T. Enders for the idea, originally posted here in the Wish List category on the Forum.

Don

http://www.moyermarine.com/images/fuel27.jpg

Baltimore Sailor 11-17-2008 07:02 PM

That looks sweet!

Is replacement a simple matter of just backing out the old screw and putting this one in, or are there springs 'n' stuff to look out for? I just bought a new carb last season, and I am the target customer for this item.

Thanks for getting this out!

Don Moyer 11-18-2008 03:11 PM

Yep, you simply unscrew the old one and screw in the new one. Be careful not to drop the spring into the bilge.

Don

blackdove 09-01-2009 12:31 PM

How many turns?
 
I just installed a new carb and adjusting screw from Don's shop. I didn't count the number of rotations when I unscrewed the "old" screw on the new carb so I'm at a loss as to how many turns this should have. Thoughts or suggestions. Thank you.

blackdove

roadnsky 09-01-2009 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdove (Post 16695)
I just installed a new carb and adjusting screw from Don's shop. I didn't count the number of rotations when I unscrewed the "old" screw on the new carb so I'm at a loss as to how many turns this should have. Thoughts or suggestions. Thank you.

blackdove


Start by turning it all the way in to the seat and then back it out about one and a half turns.
From that point, once the engine is WARM...
Simply turn the idle mixture IN (Clockwise) until the engine is running too rich, then back it out a 1/4 turn at a time until a smooth idle is reached.
Wait about a minute or two for each 1/4 turn to have an effect.

blackdove 09-01-2009 08:31 PM

Thank you.
 
Hi Jerry,

Thanks for the response...I'll bet you just saved me about three/four hours of excruciating experimentation.

blackdove

roadnsky 09-01-2009 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdove (Post 16702)
Thanks for the response...I'll bet you just saved me about three/four hours of excruciating experimentation.

Weeelll, let's just hope...:rolleyes:

David Masury 09-02-2009 08:46 AM

A simple trick to keep the adjustment screw from turning over a period of time due to vibration is to use a star washer ( both internal and external teeth ) they cost only a few cents and when placved between the spring and the knob end or at bopth ends of the spring they prevent turning and yet iot does not interfer with your adjustments.


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