Donna W wrote:
> 
> Alrighty. The drill is coming out tommorrow and Maxine's brass plugs are
> gonna feel the pain. Thanks to all the advice and words of encouragement
> from everyone.  Yep. I can do this carburator adjustment thing. I think
> I can, I think I can...chug-a-chug-a chug. I'll let you know how it
> goes!

Perhaps someone has suggested this, but if not....use a drill stop on your
drill bit, otherwise the drill bit can quickly run itself down into the fuel
mix screw and effectivley screw it in really tight, possibly damaging the screw
and the carb body.  In a pinch, a piece of fuel or vacuum line slid over the 
drill bit will work nicely as a stop.  you only need about 3mm or so of exposed
drill bit to get through the plug.

Also, when the plugs are out, turn the fuel mixture screws in until they are lightly
seated, lightly being the key word.  Be sure to count how many turns in each screw
goes, and write it down.  Use this as a starting point for adjustment, and as a failsafe
if things go awry.  If the screws are stuck or seized in place, use some penatrating lube
to help free them up.

One last thing...if you are currently having running problems, more than likely it is
due to dirty pilot jets or dirty carbs altogether.  If you are just looking for better
throttle response, you can achieve this through adjusting the mixture screws (usually
richer).

Good luck, I apologize if I've repeated anything anyone has already said.


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