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Engine idles but will not rev up

Discussion in 'Yamaha 250cc In-Line 4's' started by dave, Sep 19, 2013.

  1. dave

    dave Well-Known Member

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    If you have a 3LN that idles but occasionally does not rev up when you open the throttle this may help. I have reprinted and edited a post from B Fisher describing how he got is 3LN to work properly. Basically sets the float heights lower.

    .... I set the float tang/tab just so it just touches the spring-loaded tit of the inlet needle. The float moves a bit- almost like it's not enough movement.
    This was done with the plastic float assembly out of the carb and angled so the tang/tab is just resting/touching the needle tit. I also blew through the inlet side(with that O-ring) to verify there would be flow.

    I tried that method of setting the fuel height according to that cast-in line on the bowl, but just ended up lowering the floats to the point I described. No more loading up/holding the throttle open & it just runs........."cured".

    No top-end starvation and I've hit 180(interesting feeling/sound on that little screamer!)
    Hope this helps .... Nick is happy now!

    ....
    thanx, Britt
     

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