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  1. June 6th, 2008, 12:02 PM #1
    jumpin johnny
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    Question Idle / Fuel mixture screw

    75 20HP merc
    rebuilt carb, top end runs great! but i cant get a smooth idle.
    How sensitive should the Fuel mixture screw be?
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  2. June 6th, 2008, 12:31 PM #2
    Laddies
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    Default Re: Idle / Fuel mixture screw

    When the mixture is close it's quicker than if off a long ways. Adjust in gear and warm if it won't adjust then redo the carb.
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