Post by drewvs on Mar 13, 2016 19:00:06 GMT -6
Got 'er done! The carb had no room to rotate but I was able to remove it (somewhat difficult) and check the jets. You nailed it...all jets were fine EXCEPT the pilot jet, which was completely blocked. Spraying and soaking didn't free it, I had to run a thin wire through it and then follow with soak and spray.
After reassembly, it still didn't want to run past idle, I had to "tease" it up to high rpm a little at a time in bursts (which previously I could not do at all). Eventually it revved up and after a short ride it was better than before the problem. Got 80 mph out of it.
Actually, every year on first use I had a milder throttle problem for a while. It must have been sticky all along and recently got worse. Problem seems solved now. Many thanks from this total newbie!
Drew
After reassembly, it still didn't want to run past idle, I had to "tease" it up to high rpm a little at a time in bursts (which previously I could not do at all). Eventually it revved up and after a short ride it was better than before the problem. Got 80 mph out of it.
Actually, every year on first use I had a milder throttle problem for a while. It must have been sticky all along and recently got worse. Problem seems solved now. Many thanks from this total newbie!
Drew