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Mitchell Farmer

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"spits gas from low speed jets

"spits gas from low speed jets,both carbs,jets looks like they have a hole all the way thru,rough idle at low speed ,comp ok,"
 
"I'm guessing your questio

"I'm guessing your question is how to fix a problem where fuel is coming back through the carb throats?

The fix is to disassemble the carbs, clean all orifices, and install a rebuild kit which will include new floats, seats, and needle valves. Be sure to set the float level properly (just a shade above level when looking from the side with the carb upside down).

Your current problem is most likely your needle/seats are worn or that your float valves are saturated. In either case, you're getting an unmetered flow of fuel and it's causing the engine to flood.

The other possibility is you have bad reeds, but the carbs are the most likely culprit.

KJ"
 
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