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Title: Newbie , carb Rich/weak
Post by: shifter on August 21, 2015, 01:16:40 PM

Hi folks, I'm a newbie to the forum from mid Somerset (Thatcher country) and to a 1976 550f1 that I have recently bought, Can someone advise me which way to turn the airscrew ( in or out ) to rich en or weeken the mixture on my 069A cabs , much appreciated for your help,

Title: Re: Newbie , carb Rich/weak
Post by: Drew400 on August 21, 2015, 02:30:57 PM

Welcome fellow Somerset-based newby, but apologies that I don't know the answer you seek... someone on here will help you soon!

Cheers, D.

Title: Re: Newbie , carb Rich/weak
Post by: totty on August 21, 2015, 02:31:43 PM

I don't know that specific carb but the general rule for 90% of carbs is a screw at the engine side controls fuel, one at the filter side controls air.
So engine side out is richer, filter side out is leaner.

Title: Re: Newbie , carb Rich/weak
Post by: shifter on August 22, 2015, 08:55:20 AM

Thanks Totty , for the info ,