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Double Stack · 09-05-2011, 11:56 PM

AutoBluePrint,
Thanks for th advice; I already fixed it though. I got a new raw line from the parts store, and a cutter and bender from Harbor Freight. Now the line doesn’t touch anything.

Back to the timing... I was able to drop the idle down a bit which is cool, but now when I get on it in high RPM 2nd or 3rd especially it starts to drop out. Meaning- loses power. I was going to mess with the carb again tomorrow to try and dial it in a little better, but I’m kinda wondering if I need to advance my timing just a little? I still haven’t touched it since I dropped the distributer in because it was running damn good. Thoughts?

Also, I’m still having to prime my engine with fuel straight into the carb for the first start up of the day.

09-05-2011, 11:56 PM	#10
Double Stack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 82	Re: Timing problem AutoBluePrint, Thanks for th advice; I already fixed it though. I got a new raw line from the parts store, and a cutter and bender from Harbor Freight. Now the line doesn’t touch anything. Back to the timing... I was able to drop the idle down a bit which is cool, but now when I get on it in high RPM 2nd or 3rd especially it starts to drop out. Meaning- loses power. I was going to mess with the carb again tomorrow to try and dial it in a little better, but I’m kinda wondering if I need to advance my timing just a little? I still haven’t touched it since I dropped the distributer in because it was running damn good. Thoughts? Also, I’m still having to prime my engine with fuel straight into the carb for the first start up of the day.



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