Re: [MV] RE: M211 Carburetor problem

pendleto@usit.net
Wed, 9 Sep 1998 20:22:52 -0400

You must use a vacuum gage to set the mixture screws on the back of the
carb. Adjust each screw to get the max vacuum. This is the only way to get
the correct mixture.
Bobby Joe Pendleton II
1953 GMC XM211
East TN
MVPA 17657
-----Original Message-----
From: Ken <kweiss@wans.net>
To: Mil-Veh@skylee.com <mil-veh@skylee.com>
Date: Wednesday, 09 September, 1998 5:22 PM
Subject: [MV] RE: M211 Carburetor problem

>To the list,
>
>I have a 1953 XM211 that's running rich. I think the float is stuck open.
Is
>there anyway to lean out the mixture until I have a chance to rebuild or
buy
>a new carburetor? I know there is a mixture screw there, but which way do
>you turn it for a leaner mixture. When looking at the screw, is it
clockwise
>or counter-clockwise? Or is there a quick way to fix the float, at least
>temporarily? Perhaps I'll try some spray carburetor cleaner to see if that
>does anything. Any and all suggestion welcome.
>
>Thanks for your time.
>
>Ken
>Lone Star - MVPA
>Austin, Texas
>
>
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