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Old 09-21-2013, 08:36 PM   #1
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WTF Air/Fuel adjustment question

I have a 2013 Puma Valentine 150cc (the 1966 Vespa clone). I was into a new carb from the dealer within 50 miles for a malfunctioning choke. New carb made a huge improvement but still some acceleration issues. I watched about a dozen You Tube videos and tried adjusting the fuel/air screw.

After warming up for 10 minutes I find the bike runs fine with the screw ALL THE WAY IN. I don't suspect that's how it's supposed to work. No change to the acceleration after several 1/8 to 1/4 difference settings. Maybe a leak?

This is important because my wife also got a new BMS 150cc. We replaced the carb, before 50 miles, and it runs very smoothly and has great power. Why is mine a pig?

Thanks from a new member and first time poster!
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Old 10-11-2013, 08:14 AM   #2
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You have a LARGE air leak (vacuum leak). Proper carb setting is 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 Turns out from seat.

Using a spray bottle of water, start bike and then spray around the intake manifold and vacuum hoses and listen for DECREASED rpms. When the rpms decrease, you've found you leak.

Also, make sure your DIAPHRAGM in the carb is seated properly, and sealed and free of rips in the membrane.
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Old 10-12-2013, 02:53 AM   #3
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http://www.iwt.com.au/mikunicarb.htm hope this helps



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