What should I Set my CVK CARB to?
It should go without saying, but the fuel and vacuum hoses also need to be in good condition and hooked up the right way. The basic idea of adjusting the CVK carb is to set the air/fuel mixture screw to provide the highest idle setting possible.
How to adjust the carburetor on a Yamaha golf cart?
How to Adjust Yamaha Golf Cart Carburetor Yamaha G9 Carburetor Adjustment. Pull out the pilot adjustment screw. It must be present at a sharp point and not a flat spot. Rethread the screw back until it’s slightly seated. Turn the screw outwards by 1-1/2 turns. Push the throttle stop screw backward until the throttle shaft is closed completely.
Can a Harley Davidson get 40 mpg at idle?
Getting 40 mpg and have the idle mixture turned out 3 turns. It runs good and NO coughs at any rpm and no rich smell at the pipe at idle. The further out you turn out the idle mixture the leaner it gets. I asked on the forums here to be sure I was right that the further you open the jet the leaner it gets.
Why does my Harley Davidson have carb cough?
Don’t know, but probably not. Checked the enricher early on, along with carb seating. Even replugged the air/gas mix screw access hole (chewing gum) because the dealer told me that it could be sucking a little wind through there. But it didn’t come together until I changed the jet.
Where to adjust the carburetor on a Harley Davidson?
Acquaint yourself with the adjustment screw location at the bottom rear of the carburetor prior to running the engine. You will need a small screw driver for adjusting the screw unless an EZ-Just has been installed. With the engine idling slow (no more than 900 rpm), turn the screw inward (clockwise) SLOWLY until the engine starts to stumble.
Is the carburetor the same on All Harleys?
Over the years, there have been many different carbs used on Harleys. Many of the same principles are the same between the varying carbs and the knowledge you gain on one style can transfer to another. Many riders look back fondly on the days of all Harleys having carbs. A carburetor is relatively easy to fix compared to an EFI system.
When to adjust the mixture on a Harley Davidson CV?
Anytime you rejet or change exhaust or air cleaner intake it is suggested to adjust the mixture. The mixture screw or EZ-Just is the key to proper tuning. These tuning steps apply to all Harley CV carbs from 1989 to present that use the CV 40mm style Harley Davidson carburetor but also apply to the CVK40 found on other models.
Where is the mixture screw on a Harley CV carburetor?
The CV style Harley carburetor has a small cylindrical tower protruding from the bottom rear of the spigot (behind the bowl). The tower is plugged with a soft metal insert covering the mixture screw. Gaining access to this screw is key to fine tuning and must be remove.