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turk 
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 Topic: 1983 sn /hard start sloggishPosted: June-22-2011 at 1:15am |
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Hi, have a 1983 sn.It is difficult to start,I have to keep idle at 1200rpms and then it is still not smooth.On take off it is VERY sluggish but then it takes off like a shot. Half speed and wide open run great.I've replace fuel filter. I was told the timing was 6 degrees before TDC (by a dealer). I had it right on the nose and it couldn't get out of it's own way.So while out in the lake I adjusted it by sound and feel (didn't have a light).AS I said it ran great after about 10 mph.Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Turk.
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Ed
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Posted: June-22-2011 at 4:08am |
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If you've exhausted all of your ignition possibilities, you may need a carb adjustment.
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turk
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Posted: June-22-2011 at 10:37am |
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Thanks Ed, not to sure of myself on the carb but willing to try anything because we're going on vacation this Friday. Sorry I'm new at this and trying to learn.Any pointers on the carb adjustment? Turk.
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TimSpangler
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Posted: June-22-2011 at 11:57am |
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The holley site has some good info on adjusting. I just rebuilt mine and followed the instructions and it runs great now. I had a similar issue, it would stall under 1200, rebuild fixed it.
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GottaSki
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Posted: June-22-2011 at 12:12pm |
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I concur you have some carb issues, but the avice you got regarding base timing is off. 6 degress it will certainly run like azz. 8-10 is more like it.
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