Fuel screw

[mvalenti]

While making adjustments l noticed that when I gently seated my fuel screws, #2 was much higher than the rest.. I checked the needle, spring height, and the port itself for a possible blockage or debris. Is this normal?

[Nessism]

Is the tip broken off and stuck in the carb body?

[mvalenti]

Nope, passages are clear..

[hikermikem]

Just wondering:

- is the #2 threaded port itself shorter than the others?

- Does a different fuel screw (from adjacent port) thread into #2 the same length as the one in there now?

[TheCafeKid]

Many times replacement screws that may have been picked up at some point are slightly different than others. I ran into this recently while working on carbs for some other members when I noticed the same thing. They both had broken tips, and I got the tips out and replaced the screws for them with some from my stash. But mine have shorter heads, otherwise the same. The other end is the one that matters, and so long as you're sure you've turned the screw out as many times as the others, it will be fine.

[Nessism]

In my experience the threads are some carbs/screws are better than others, so I suspect that one screw is just not screwed down all the way. Unfortunately, there is risk with screwing down the fuel screws by feel since you may jam the tip into the carb body too hard and break it off.

I'd try Mike's suggestion to see what happens. If you do decide to force that one screw down then maybe look with a flashlight and magnifier to watch to see if the tip of the screw is poking down into the hole from the carb throat side? You need to watch close to make sure you are not seating the screw too hard which will break off the tip.

[mvalenti]

I did swaP them around and not much difference. When seated I can see the tips so I think they are ok. However some kind of look more "necked" on the taper, could be just shinier tho I didn't measure. I may just order new and be safe. Sorting thru my carb issues I'm questioning everything. Thanks guys.