Mike,
I can't answer your question, but I can refer you to some useful info on the
web. Head to the Buckeye Triumphs site at www.buckeyetriumphs.org. Go to
the technical section and review the material under Carburettor Overhaul
Part II. Nelson addresses the valve in some detail.
Peter
'68 TR250
on 4/29/02 2:45 PM, YeOldEd@aol.com at YeOldEd@aol.com wrote:
> I guess I muat have touched on a forbidden suject!
>
> To my untrained eye, the valve seems to be fully closed when the adjustment
> screw is turned fully clockwise. As the screw is turned counterCW, the amount
> of available valve travel against the spring increases.
>
> If "floating" means the screw is out of contact with the valve when it is
> fully open, then CW adjustment would be required to stop "float". (The
> opposite of the info in Haynes and Bentley!)
>
> Bottom line.......I've tried the screws fully in (CW), and at various
> settings to 12 turns out (CCW). No effect on the RPM.
>
> The valves, gaskets, springs and screws are in perfect condition.
>
> Help!!!!!
>
> Mike Noad
>
> CC75088L
Peter Macholdt
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