Took it out for a spin but it kept dying, cleaning the carbs good now. Who can …
Took it out for a spin but it kept dying, cleaning the carbs good now. Who can school the kiddo on any tips or help on setting these carbs properly?? #rocket https://
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Good to see a young man getting his hands dirty. He will learn how it all works. ????????
setting carbs can be a little tricky . first would be to sinc linkage make sure they are all opening at same time. second is by the book .what ever it says for air screws float levels . from there take patience and a good ear . only turning air screw 1/8 turn at a time giving the motor time to adjust . .but i am sure someone here can tell him better on that motor. i have only done much newer motors.
I usually start with 2 turns out from lightly seated on the low speed and adjust the high speed if it has the needle the same theb fine tune while running wot then bring it back down to adjust the idle
95% of performance is synchronizing the magneto and carbs. This is done in the full throttle position.
First tell him to lay a towel down on that dock when he’s tinkering with small parts!!!
Love this kid!
Check fuel lines and all connectors, for plugs and air leaks ….also that fuel pumps are working properly
First rule of rebuilding carbs…. Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever do it at the dock…. Most parts don’t float……
You also have to make sure the distributor (magneto) cap is clean. Dust likes to build up in there because the mag is upside down. Dust and dirt will affect spark. Also when the upper motor mounts go bad, exhaust gets sucked into carbs at idle speed affecting your slow speed. Not that you have these problems, just good things to know. Good luck.
Theirs a point and condencer in the mag to. That should be replaced. Check the timeing marks and key ways
Well done young fella
Curtis Bechard
Bring it to our FeatherCraft roundup Arrowhead Resort Spring City Tennessee in 3 weeks, we will tune her up!
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That has adjustable high speed main jets. One rule regarding those, lean is mean….but not for long.
Very nice! Looks like he is enjoying that so much and has been very dedicated. My daughter seems very interested in helping me restore my grandfathers boat and one day hope to be out on the water enjoying it together with her.