Carburetor tuning

Setting the idle mixture and speed on a carburetor isn't the most exciting or elegant subject, but it is a necessary adjustment that often is overlooked or worse, set up incorrectly. Here's the proper way to handle this basic task.

Basics of a carburetor: The carburetor consists of four components: Pilot Jet - this controls the amount of fuel when idling Main Jet - this controls the fuel when you open up the throttle (between 50 and 100 percent power) Jet Needle - this controls the fuel when you open and close the throttle (between 20 and 80 per

Carburetor adjustment errors can affect the entire engine. Here's how to properly tune your Edelbrock carburetor...

Rochester’s timeless Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor can perform with proper tuning technique making it an asset.

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How do you jet a carb on a motorcycle? Our calculator will give you the correct settings for your bike based on the desired altitude.

What kind of Mikuni do you have? You may not know it, but not all Mikuni carbs are the same. That 24mm Mikuni that needs replacing on your 2005 Yamaha TTR125 isn't exactly the same as the VM24...

One of the most problematic and least-understood parts of any classic car is its carburetor. Everything else can be functioning perfectly, but one little ailment from the carb spells poor drivability and a certain headache for whomever is behind the wheel. Not everyone can troubleshoot a carb—and fewer still have any inclination to work on […]

Despite what you might've heard, poor carburetor tuning can lead to more problems than anything else.