D8 2U carb adjustment

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jaker65

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I was wondering if anyone could tell me the specs for adjusting the carb for my D8 2U Dozer. Got the pony to run, but its miss firing some.

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Fri, Aug 29, 2014 9:40 PM

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This video shows how I adjusted the fuel mixture screw to get my 2U pony running better.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=MHr5E3HQ8BA

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Fri, Aug 29, 2014 9:55 PM

jaker65

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This video shows how I adjusted the fuel mixture screw to get my 2U pony running better.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=MHr5E3HQ8BA

yea i seen yours started up really nice and smooth, unfortunately mine does not start and run that smooth. i just need to know the amount of turns to turn the main jet and needle valve.

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Sat, Aug 30, 2014 8:44 AM

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yea i seen yours started up really nice and smooth, unfortunately mine does not start and run that smooth. i just need to know the amount of turns to turn the main jet and needle valve.

Start with the high speed adjustment at 1-1/2 turns from closed and the idle speed at 1-3/8 turn from closed.

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Sat, Aug 30, 2014 8:54 AM

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Start with the high speed adjustment at 1-1/2 turns from closed and the idle speed at 1-3/8 turn from closed.

thanks OM, i will give it a try. me and my buddy really want to get this thing going so i will upload pics when i get the thing rolling again.

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Mon, Sep 1, 2014 9:38 PM

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