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Re: [TR] ZS XD 175 carbs needle adjustment

To: davgil@aol.com
Subject: Re: [TR] ZS XD 175 carbs needle adjustment
From: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 11:09:32 -0400
Cc: "Triumphs \(triumphs@autox.team.net\)" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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On Thu, Sep 20, 2018 at 9:50 PM <davgil@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Good morning,
> My 1976 TR6 is running rich on the front cylinders based on the color of the 
> plugs.  I was attempting to adjust the needle using a carb adjustment tool 
> that locks the upper part and passes the wrench through to the adjustment.  
> The wrench will seat in the adjuster, but will not move either way.  I did 
> not think that these had locking screws to prevent any change.  I was 
> reluctant to force the needle and wanted to see if there is something I am 
> missing here.

I have a 1976 Spitfire with the same problem.  Right now I'm just
soaking it in various let-go solutions.  Hoping I don't have to get
too aggressive...  I think I'd swap the piston out before I start
drilling, to buy myself some time.  That's why you can't have just one
LBC.

Jeff Scarbrough
Corrosion Acres, Ga.
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