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Old July 1st, 2022, 03:58 AM
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Default Re: Terrible milage

Hey guys thought I would give you an update on my milage issues. went and filled tank a day or so ago it was still getting about 4 miles per gallon. Today I adjusted the float down fully and started to bring it back up looking at the sight hole with a flashlight. Idle improved nicely as the level got close to level with the sight hole. Took it for a test drive of about 50 miles plus and my milage improved to 10.3 MPG, yahoo. So we are on the right track. I will pull the float chamber next to see if the needle and seat is loose.
I had purchased a new 2300 carburetor from Summit a week or so ago, guess I will return it since this carb is starting to come around a bit. Still looking for improvements.

thanks again,
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