"Hi all - 1969 Eska 7 HP (
"Hi all - 1969 Eska 7 HP (Wards CED-28927A) that I replaced a rusted tank on, thoroughly cleaned the carb, and replaced the spark plug. It has 110 PSI compression. Now starts great and runs great at higher RPMs, after I adjusted the high speed needle. Lowest speed seems to be at lever position only slightly left of center ("Start" on faceplate) position. Just past that point the throttle lever on the carb disengages the cam and the motor stops. Should the motor continue to run? There is a lot of space remaining for the lever to move left before it lines up with the "Stop" position on the faceplate. I think it should idle a bit lower than currently capable of if I want to troll. Will synchronizing (solid state ignition) add any lower speed capability? Any other suggestions? I have tried full range of low speed needle adjustments with little effect. High andd low needles seem to be in good shape."
"Hi all - 1969 Eska 7 HP (Wards CED-28927A) that I replaced a rusted tank on, thoroughly cleaned the carb, and replaced the spark plug. It has 110 PSI compression. Now starts great and runs great at higher RPMs, after I adjusted the high speed needle. Lowest speed seems to be at lever position only slightly left of center ("Start" on faceplate) position. Just past that point the throttle lever on the carb disengages the cam and the motor stops. Should the motor continue to run? There is a lot of space remaining for the lever to move left before it lines up with the "Stop" position on the faceplate. I think it should idle a bit lower than currently capable of if I want to troll. Will synchronizing (solid state ignition) add any lower speed capability? Any other suggestions? I have tried full range of low speed needle adjustments with little effect. High andd low needles seem to be in good shape."