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huwwatkins
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 3:12 pm

Got a slight problem with the 1.4 19. Once warmed up it sits at about 1300rpm idling. Its a 1.4 EJ6 with a webber carb. Is this just down to over fuelling? Also I noticed that it starts better even when cold with the choke lever pushed all the way in and not out, is this related?


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Huw
huwwatkins
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:40 am

Somone must have some idea!?
schakal
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:44 am

i thought you would be able to tune the carbs to desired idle ??
there must be a screw of some sort to achieve that
Chet T16
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 2:06 pm

Mixture screw is on the back of the carb, drivers side
huwwatkins
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 3:39 pm

I take it i need to be making it run a bit leaner?
schakal
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 3:48 pm

well done Laughing
Neal
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 3:50 pm

Don't try and be condescending Schakal, it doesn't suit you! Razz
schakal
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 4:01 pm

true, it suits you the best Wanker!
my apologies for any inconvenience caused
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