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orange72350 08-15-2003 08:03 PM

Carb Help Quick Please
 
on a quadrajet, how far should the air screws be turned out on the bottom of the carb? i have mine set to about 2.5 turns out, and it seems really rich. which way do i turn the screws to lean out the mixute? thanx fer all tha help guys
dale

JimKshortstep4x4 08-15-2003 08:08 PM

A good starting point for the idle jets is to turn them in until they stop, (gently) and then back them out 1 1/2 - 2 turns. There are things that can affect the idle, vacuum leaks, timing, carb leaks, etc. but the settings will work as a start.

Jim

orange72350 08-15-2003 08:09 PM

'wicked. thanx alot man. im gonna go try right now
thanx dale


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