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Old 22-10-2017, 06:28 PM   #4
Engine Guy
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Default Re: Escort Mk2 struggling to stay at idle - any help appreciated

get someone to crank the engine with the fuel line in a jar or a can, to make sure the pump is definateley pumping fuel...

you might have an issue with the fuel needle valve or the brass floats might be a bit bent and not allowing fuel to enter the float chamber.

Can easily happen during the carb stripdown / cleaning/ rebuild

Once you have fuel entering the float chamber, it should idle

Last edited by Engine Guy; 22-10-2017 at 06:29 PM. Reason: spelling
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