Modded clone, idles to high

[devino246]

I just got my clone running again. Mods include Billet rod, 18lb. springs, high flow filter, and a little porting. The only problem is that when i start it, it seems to idle way to high. The idle screw is all the way out. Ive tried playing with the low speed needle with no effect. What could be causing this

 

[devino246]

Could it be that i need to adjust the float?

 

[Blazkowiez]

Is your throttle hooked up in any way?

 

[devino246]

Ya, its got a lever i made for it and a return spring hooked up. Could an improperly adjusted float make it run really rich?

 

[newrider3]

Did you use a new intake gasket upon reassembly? A vacuum leak could cause high idle.

 

[devino246]

Did you use a new intake gasket upon reassembly? A vacuum leak could cause high idle.

O really? No i didnt. Ill have to take a look at them then.

 

[devino246]

The gaskets didnt look that great so i cut up some gasket material or a temporary fix. She idles better but is very temperamental when switching off choke

 

[solomon]

You need a thicker gasket than gasket paper for the intake. Try using some Black RTV silicone around the old gasket or the new cut up one.

 

[devino246]

You need a thicker gasket than gasket paper for the intake. Try using some Black RTV silicone around the old gasket or the new cut up one.

Ill get some silicone tomorrow.

 

[devino246]

Put some silicone on. Idles & runs on choke but not off. I have a high flow filter & straight pipe so im sure its probably running lean. Ill have to go to a mower shop soon and get some new jets.

 

[solomon]

check the spark plug

 

[devino246]

Must be a air leak somewhere. With those mods it should idle fine.

even without rejetting? Ill have to get some real gaskets soon.