idle

  1. J

    Help New db 30 wont idle.

    Just put together new db30 and the motor wont idle and stalls coming off throttle. Tried adjusting idle screw and running at part choke, but still stalls and has no power. Help!
  2. Riley

    how to fix the idle speed?

    i finally got my 6.5 running after my incedint with the clutch, and the idle speed is running WAY to high... it idles at around 15mph?? is there a way to fix that or is that how it is?
  3. Beetlejuice

    idle is to high.

    hey guys, I installed my 6.5 clone in to my sons doodle beast and hooked up everything to it including the oh sh$t button. I give it a couple of pulls and it starts right up. But... the darn things idles about 1/4 throttle. I reach under the gas and choke levers and pull the black piece...
  4. O

    off idle bog

    hello, my son has been bugging me about getting his gokart running. so heres what we got: a ohh50 tec, a very small streaker 2 seater, 4.10x3.50x5 stud tires, 11t clutch sprocket, 48t drive sprocket(one wheel). i had to junk the stock carb(POS). i put a carb on that came off his 3 wheeler, 1984...
  5. I

    Idle issues

    Hi, Does any one know why when I let off the throttle on my stock DB30 and come to a stop or near stop it stalls out. I've adjusted the idle screw on the carburator and that didn't helpat all. Thanks
  6. B

    Surging idle on Manco Big Cat

    I have been messing with it all day. It has the Tecumseh 5HP motor with adjustment screws also. Any ideas on what I can do to fix this? Also, is it a complex procedure to remove the governor? What are your thoughts on removing it on this motor?
  7. M

    Hard starting clones

    I decided to make this a post on its own. Hard starting... when you change the air filter and or exhaust, the idle circuit does not create enough vacuum... the solution is to open the idle jet. Where is the idle jet? you ask? its under the throttle set screw... 1 - Take out the throttle...
  8. johnsonlb88

    idle problem

    i have the 6.5 upgrade, it ran good with the gov in and it runs great with it out but if i dont have the throttle just cracked a little while sitting still it wants to shut off. even while it being hot. i dont know if it is a throttle adjustment i need to do or if the carb is to rich. what is...
  9. C

    clone wont idle

    Help, my 6.5 clone wont idle after sitting for about 2 months. I have the adj. screw 2 1/2 turns from closed and the idle just about 1/4 turn from closed. Is this close to the correct settings?Thanks Richard.
  10. H

    high idle hf 6.5

    high idle after flat out wot runs. after i run wot for more than like 20 seconds my idle gets high and there is a lot of engine vibration the idle is high enough to make the tav30 want to engage. do the stock carbs have an idle adjustment screw? and what way do i turn it?
  11. N

    Mikuni Idle Problem

    Well, I finally started the engine on the MTD build tonight. I can't seem to get the idle lowered though. I checked the slide on the Mikuni and it's bottomed out as it should be. The idle screw is turned out as far as it would go without completely falling out of the carb. It's idliing so high...
  12. COOP1418

    Pulsating idle on 6HP TEC

    Hey everyone kinda new here.Wanted to know if anybody knows how to remedy my idle problem.6HP TEC-OHV that has primer bulb on carb.IT will not idle at a steady RPM it keeps idleing up and down-up and down.It does when cold or when engine is warmed up.Runs fine at cruising speed. Any help or info...
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