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Old Jan 14, 2023 | 09:15 AM
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Called S&S for advice on why it still runs with the air idle screw all the way in.He said the “body is cracked and it will never run right”
I’ve tried going up and down ,but runs ok with.0295 jet. Just runs rich at idle unless the screw is bottomed out.
Was wondering if anyone else had this problem
Too cheap for a $300 body replacement, is there a cheaper fix? Just live with it?
I still like this style carb.
 
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Set your float lever 1/8" deeper into the bowl, and retest.
 
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