Carb Trick By drjeff (Read 1,283 times)

[drjeff]

So what is the trick to getting at the idle screw on the side of the carb.

I have been loosening the intake and breather screws, rotate the cab adjust, rotate, re-tighten and test. A real PITA.

I can seem to get a screwdriver on the adjustment screw otherwise.

So folks what is the trick?

[Kaveman]

Try removing the entire seat assy for better access to your carb . There should only be 4 retaining 10mm bolts . That is the best way for me.
Will

[Bashan]

See that machine in his avatar Will? I think that's what he's talking about. Still, if you can rotate the carb around you should have enough room to get to the idle screw. You're not talking about the air/fuel mixture screw are you? The A/F is on the bottom left of the carb, the idle screw is on the right. The A/F is another animal all together. Har! Carb trick...was that a pun? :)Rich

[drjeff]

the A/F screw is what I was actually meaning, sorry for the confusion.

The scooter in question is the newest one. (scooter 4)
It had been sitting for 2 years according to the P/O.


I have the seat bucket out, I can see the carb, currently, the idle speed screw is screwed all of the way in, it is still idling very low, it will rev smoothly, if i remember correctly, the A/F screw is 2 & 3/4 turns out, but it is a real pita to get to.


All help is appreciated.

Thx.


After a new fuel regulator on the Velux, it runs fantastic.

No pun intended, I know there has to be some sort of darn trick to get to one of the more important adjustments. It is down low, access from the side is blocked by the frame first, removing the side body panel, doesn't seem to help.

[Bashan]

Unfortunately there is no trick for that little bugger. I was looking for a pic I have of how I got in there but it's lost in Photobucket somewhere. I took a long thin screwdriver and inserted it carefully through a small gap in the motor mount. This was only possible with the plastic off on the left side. Another guy did basically the same thing by drilling a hole in the side of the plastic, I think he also used a flex tip at the end of the driver. Some guys say they can get a small screwdriver in there and use a dental or inspection mirror. So you see, no trick, just a PITA. Rich

[drjeff]

So I got a set of screwdrivers at harbor freight for $2.49 that had an 8" thin one in the set and found a crack between two body panels and the floor, stuck it thru and that allowed me to get it adjusted.

Thx

[sprocket]

>>stuck it thru and that allowed me to get it adjusted.

Good one.. I have a frame member in the way and I can't get my hand anywhere near the screw.. so I have to do the twisting of the carb PITA thing...

[dyoung1167]

i use a ten inch slim line Klein that easily goes in the gap between the body plastic and the belt cover. too long actually, but it works.

[jake aka:ventoscoot]

Until I got my flatslide carb I was going to try to JBweld a small screwdriver bit to the screw so it would permanently be mounted and make it easier to adjust.

[Bashan]

Jul 31, 2011 22:22:19 GMT -6 jake aka:ventoscoot said:

JBweld a small screwdriver bit to the screw so it would permanently be mounted and make it easier to adjust.

Now THAT is a good idea! You could use one of the longer bits and possibly just reach down there and grab it. I'm going to try that and let y'all know how it shakes out. Rich

[sunlproblems]

get a screwdriver bit that attaches to your ratchet works great