For JB, Dead Cylinder Issue

[wmsclan]

JB, <br /> Did what you said with the WD-40, idle picked up quite abit.. As it was burning the WD-40 out I could pull the plug and the engine would bog down like it should. Out of curiousity I also sprayed into the other 2 carbs and they reacted alittle but not like #3. Does this now call for a caeb rebuild?? I figure I should probably replace the plug wires and points while I'm at it. ???

 

[JB]

Re: For JB, Dead Cylinder Issue

Good show, Wmsclan! Yes, you have a carb problem that a good cleaning should solve.<br /><br />In future exchanges, please continue the original thread so that other readers can put the story of the problem, diagnosis and fix together and learn from it. When you add a new entry (reply), the whole thread gets moved to the head of the line; you wont get buried.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . . .<br />JB

 

[wmsclan]

Re: For JB, Dead Cylinder Issue

Your'e right, didn't even don on me to use the earlier thread, will do so in the future.. Thanks for your time and advice!!!

 

[wmsclan]

Re: For JB, Dead Cylinder Issue

JB, just finished rebuilding the carbs, seems as though I have regained power to the lower cylynder but have another problem/question.. What is the proper setting for the low idle adjustment needles. Try to set with ear but with 3 carbs it gets alittle difficult. I screwed them in all the way and backed them out a 1/2 turn and the 2 top cylynders seem to be running pretty good at that setting the number 3 seems like it wants some more so0 I gave it a full turn. Engine sounds great when you bring it up but idling its alittle rough, not bad. Just curious to an exact setting??

 

[JB]

Re: For JB, Dead Cylinder Issue

Howdy. You have done what I would do. I might tweak around a bit, seeking that sewing machine idle that those looper threes can have, but I would do it after running under load for a while.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . . . <br />JB