A motorcycle has several internal parts that should all be cleaned. However, we would like to focus specifically on the carburetor. Of course, cleaning it can be a bit tricky, especially for newbies. To simplify things, here is everything you need to know about a motorcycle’s carburetor an...
An over rich carburetor adjustment is when the proportion of fuel in the air-fuel mixture is too high. Check to make sure the fuel tank is at least half full. If the carburetor is adjusted with inadequate fuel, the carburetor may be too rich when fuel is added later. With a too rich ...
Carburetor Problems I’ve restored dozens of gas engine lawn mowers, and it’s been my experience that people put them out in the trash while the machines have plenty of life left in them. The average mower sitting unobtrusively at the curb usually needs nothing more than a thorough cleaning...
The inlet valve allows fuel and air to enter the cylinder from a carburetor or electronic fuel-injector; the outlet valve lets the exhaust gases escape. At the top of the cylinder, there is also a sparking plug (or spark plug), an electrically controlled device that makes a spark to set...
Adjusting the carburetor is a lot like tuning a guitar. Use a screwdriver to turn the screws equally, smoothly, and slowly until you find the sweet spot. Regardless of whether or not the engine is running too rich or too lean, bring it down to a very lean mixture by turning both screws...
The car's timing refers to the ignition and the process by which the spark plugs fire, creating a spark in the car's combustion chamber. Your timing must be at the correct setting for your car to perform at top level, affecting the speed and efficiency at which the engine fires. You ...
You may be able to clean the soot off of the plug and avoid having to replace it. Wipe it down with a rag or spray it with Brake Cleaner to clean it. You will need to bring your vehicle to a mechanic to diagnose why it is running rich. 3 Check for wetness on an oil fouled plu...