Paul- you had given wonderful advice a while ago about rough idle, plugs and oil level. I fixed the oil level with the correct oil and replaced plugs with correct nkg's. All good for a period. I have always unplugged the gas line and allowed the carbs to choke out when done (and only use fresh, treated gas). You suggested a possible bit of factory machining junk in the carb, or maybe some varnish despite my vigilance in running the carb dry. Idle continues to be kind of rough at low idle and wants to choke out before I have to give it ample gas to stay at higher rms...hard to put into gear when this is happening. You suggested a thorough and liberal deep clean, spray and soak (4 hr)of the carb...followed by reassemble. Then you mentioned set throttle rod so that you get high idle when choke is on, but there is only a very slight play in the linkage when on the idle stop and choke is off. That will allow the carb to come up to high idle when you turn the throttle to restart. If there is too much play in linkage, the carb will stay on the low idle stop even when you turn to restart, and you will not get enough air for a good warm restart. Is this "set of the throttle rod" completed using the 2 screws next to/ under the carb? 1 for the throttle rod and 1 for the choke? Any tips on adjusting these screws correctly? If I am not able to do this myself and choose to take to dealer and need to transport flat in my explorer, do I want to lay down flat on top of the folded throttle arm and prop it with a couple of pieces of wood to elevate in an attempt to prevent any oil going where it shouldn't? Thanks again for the help. But damit, I want a nice 4 stroke that purs along at low idle and does not choke out and will allow to move in and out of gear at low idle without feeling like I have to jam ho into gear and then throttle up quickly to prevent a cuttoff.
