Mojave trouble

[elmer91]

i have a 88 mojave, and it would start, run fine, then all of sudden die and bog down. we decided to empty the gas tank, and clean the carb. now it is a pain to start (takes about 10 minutes) and also wont idle and run right. any ideas?

[jonboy]

Take your idle adjustment screw all the way in and then back it out 2-1/2 turns. What does your plug look like?

[elmer91]

one more thing, my dad adjusted the valves in it, cause it was ticking really bad. my buddy said that the valves could be to tight.

[jonboy]

Did he use a manual? If he did they would be correct. It is possible to have them too tight.

[elmer91]

he didnt use a manual. i dont think we have a mojave manual. and when he did it we were in the middle of no where.

[jonboy]

Well, I strongly recomend getting yourself a manual. It is cheap and could save you a lot of money from improper maintenance. Just my $.02 Get your motor to top dead center and then check your valve clearances. Also like I tell alot of folks a plug check can tell you alot if you learn how to read it. Most of your manuals these days have a pictorial guide on reading plugs.

[underpowered]

i will talk to my dad about fixing, he fixes a lot of them. he does this as a time killer mainly. i will check the plug and take a picture of it next time i get a chance. i have been workin a lot.

[elmer91]

the post above me is mine. i didnt realize my brother was still longed in. but that post is coming from me.

[mojave03]

i had similar problems after i cleaned my carb had a clogged main jet but look at ur carb i was missing a pin in the float