Carb set-up question

by flyintiger Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:51 am

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Carb set-up question

Post by flyintiger Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:51 am

Morning everyone,

I was going to work on the van this weekend, but couldn't keep it running! It would start and immediately die unless I manually held the choke closed. After letting the motor reach operating temp, I let off the choke and it stalled immediately...

The van sat for over a year before we bought it, and wasn't running great when we purchased it. I was planning on cleaning/rebuilding the carburetor (just ordered a rebuild kit) when I had the time, looks like that project has moved up on the priority list!

My big question is, does anyone know what the factory set-up is for the mixture screw? The dodge manual doesn't list anything. Just looking for a good starting point for when I slap it back together after the rebuild.

1967 A100, 225cid, 3sp with Holley 1920 carb.

by **Seth G** Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:18 pm

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Re: Carb set-up question

Post by Seth G Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:18 pm

1 1/2 to 2 turns out is usually a good starting point. Back it out until the engine starts to run rough then slowly turn it back in until it smooths out.