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Old 08-15-2021, 04:33 PM   #12
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Default Re: Darned reproduction parts!

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Originally Posted by ETAModel View Post
I read, (on here, a book or somewhere that WASNT Facebook) you can open the GAV up to a full turn to start the motor, then lean it out to 1/4 turn. I have done this lately, and she starts easier than before. I start to lean her out as soon as she fires off. Also tried shutting the GAV off driving down the road, it acts like I turned off the fuel. Cracked open to about 9 0clock position and she still acts starved for fuel, so 8 oclock is it.

One day I plan to have to carb rebuilt, see if the correct jets are in it. I kinda doubt it.
It's sounds like you have a vacuum leak. The GAV supplies the cap jet and main jet. It does not supply the idle jet. So if it affects starting, you are not pulling enough vacuum at idle, and your throttle plate is partially open.
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