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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-29-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 75
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Posted By Patrick L.
Re: Engine stumbles on acceleration

The Tilly's are prone to warpage.
I've been able to straighten them out by sanding and filing.
Some folks have a way to do it in an oven/stove.
When you try to remove the main jet you have to be...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-28-2021, 07:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,764
Posted By Patrick L.
Re: Engine stumbles on acceleration

You might have the idle speed a bit too high if the idle screw does nothing. Or the idle passages didn't get cleaned enough. The idle mix screw adjusts air not fuel.
These carburetors are pretty...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-27-2021, 07:09 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,764
Posted By Patrick L.
Re: Engine stumbles on acceleration

It sounds as though you may be running a bit lean. Open the gas cap and open the GAV [ choke rod] to 1- 1.5 turns and also the idle mix screw.

I'm one of the few that uses an in-line fuel filter...
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