need help on setting carbs

butch strals

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just rebuilt the carbs on 70 hp 1983 johnson<br />this carb does not have theneedle valve type<br />so how do you set the slow speed idle.<br />thanks for any help<br />butch :confused:
 

12Footer

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Re: need help on setting carbs

Hi Butch,<br />I don't have the book on your motor,so I can't swear by this.....It DOES have a mixture screw, but may be inside a small hole at the front of the carb(usually on the top-front),or under a circular metal cap.<br />If it is the latter, you will for sure need the carb kit,as it comes with a new cap.<br />Happy hunting. I hope you find it,and get her back on the water .<br /><br />I just re-read your post..You just want to set the idle,don't need to futz with the mixture? Look at the throttle linkage,where the cable connects to the carb. There should be a nut and locknut there,which you can adjust the RPM with.
 

Rex

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Re: need help on setting carbs

IF YOU ARE RUNNING OUT OF GAS<br />CHECK FOR AIR LEAK OR THE PUMP.<br />REX
 
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