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Air fuel mixture?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by karljesse, Oct 30, 2013.

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    karljesse Member

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    So on the 85 XJ700 The brass screw for the fuel mixture, can someone tell me which way is more fuel and which way is more air? Thanks a bunch.
    Karl
     
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    in for lean-less fuel, out for rich-more fuel
     
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    set them all at the default for your model, then make minute changes.
     
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    Can someone chime on what the setting is (amount of turns out)? I have an 85 700 also. and are the mixture screws the ones by the choke shaft thing?
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    starting point is about 2.5 turns out from soft-seat.

    dave fox
     
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