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Old 05-27-2006, 03:25 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 1978 sp370 wont idle

i have a 1978 sp370 that wont idle or start without a small shot of ether once it is running it is fine but still wont idle.

what should i do?

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Old 05-29-2006, 06:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Sounds like dirt inside the pilot circuit on the carb. Try adjusting the air screww all the way in and then back out 1 1/4 turns. Also make sure you have the throttle cable adjusted properly with 1/8 of free play.
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Old 05-30-2006, 08:37 PM   #3 (permalink)
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i have cleaned the carb several times and adjusted it as well. i figured out today that if i pump the throttle 8 times it will start but still wont idle.

i work with a guy that used to be a bike mechanic he said he would look at it for me.

thanks for the info.
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