Dr Goodpliers (the evil twin of Mr. Goodwrench) has been working on your carburetor. wink

The metering rod should be perfectly straight.

Acquire a plastic hammer, and a hard flat surface. Roll the rod on the flat surface, and tap it with the plastic hammer until straight.

Jon.

Good carburetion is fuelish hot air
The most expensive carburetor is the wrong one you attempt to modify.
If you truly believe "one size fits all," try walking a mile in your spouse's shoes!
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