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wwirz · 11-06-2020, 02:12 PM

Replace the GAV assembly (needle and housing). About $17.00 total from Snyders. Also change the condenser

When you have the carburetor off, check the flatness and cleanliness of the flanges on the carb and manifold. Reassemble the connection between the carb and manifold with the gasket, lightly coated with gasket eliminator (it is like a red jelly type goo made by loctite---just a wipe of this goo on the gasket surfaces is all you need)

Try it...easy to do.

Also you will need a 13/32 socket to remove and reassemble the GAV housing. If you cannot get the old one out, take a 10mm 6 point deep socket and tap it over the hex. You should be able to pop it loose. Make a 13/32 open end wrench by filing an old 3/8 open end to size for a snug fit. Mark 13/32 as you may need it later. I am speaking from experience on the GAV. Just did this within the past 2 weeks and really improves performance of my ZENITH carb.

11-06-2020, 02:12 PM	#32
wwirz Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Corning NY Posts: 244	Re: Why do I have to keep pulling the choke out ? Replace the GAV assembly (needle and housing). About $17.00 total from Snyders. Also change the condenser When you have the carburetor off, check the flatness and cleanliness of the flanges on the carb and manifold. Reassemble the connection between the carb and manifold with the gasket, lightly coated with gasket eliminator (it is like a red jelly type goo made by loctite---just a wipe of this goo on the gasket surfaces is all you need) Try it...easy to do. Also you will need a 13/32 socket to remove and reassemble the GAV housing. If you cannot get the old one out, take a 10mm 6 point deep socket and tap it over the hex. You should be able to pop it loose. Make a 13/32 open end wrench by filing an old 3/8 open end to size for a snug fit. Mark 13/32 as you may need it later. I am speaking from experience on the GAV. Just did this within the past 2 weeks and really improves performance of my ZENITH carb.