In this part we go through the process of adjusting the idle mixture screw to optimize engine performance and throttle response. Step 5: Next Step, the Adjustment • jets cleansing • vacuum slide replacement • how does the cv carburetor work • how does the idle mixture screw work ...
IDLE MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT: Before we really get started, you might as well remove the aluminum plug covering the idle mixture screw. Using about a 1/16" drill bit, turn the carburetor over and CAREFULLY drill a hole in the small plug just on the motor side of the float bowl. If the plug...
The three on the bottom of the carb (air screw, idle jet, jet holder) will probably be damaged when you remove them, so have new ones on hand. Install them with a light coating of silicon grease so they slide into position undamaged. They still might shred themselves when they are ...
Adjusting the mixture is simplicitly itself - it's a twin-choke fixed-jet Solex carb and the only adjustment is the idle mixture. Ideally you'd use a CO meter to get it right but, as far as a 2CV is concerned, just winding the idle jet screw all the way in, then backing it off...
and CARB regulatory compliance. CAUTION Electrical Shock can cause injury. Do not touch wires while engine is running. Clean out spark plug recess. Remove plug and replace. 1. Check gap using wire feeler gauge. Adjust gap, see specifi cation table for adjustment. 2. Install plug into cylin...