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| | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 | My question may seem simple to answer, but not to me.
My zenith 28 carburetor appears to be leaking from the main jet plug. I put a wrench on the plug and noticed it was loose. I started to tighten it but turned it back, thinking it may affect the carburetor performance. I bought a carburetor rebuild manual but I can't tell if this plug can be tightened or it is an adjustment.
So, can I tighten this plug without affecting the carburetor performance?
Thanks,
Dale
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 | Here is picture of the nut I am talking about. http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/dinlow/zenithcarb.jpgI think the answer is "Yes".
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,774 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,774 | There's a gasket under it, so that one is simply a plug. Tighten it. Some Zenith carbs had adjustable main jets, with a knurled knob in approximately the same position as the plug yours has. Your carb probably has a fixed-size jet that's accessible by removing the external plug.
Jerry
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