trying to get 07' 3.0 carb to idle down to normal

perna00

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I've got a 3.0 tks engine with alpha 1 drive. I am trying to get the idle down to spec (650 rpm). It currently was idling smoothly at 1,100 rpm. I tried lowing idle speed at the carb and got it down to around 900 with minor stubbling. If I lower it any further, it stalls. I checked timing and it is around 4 BTDC around 1,000 rpm. Spec at idle is 2 ATDC. I tried adjusting it and I can't lower it any without stumble. Is there any know problem with this engine that would limit me to 1,000 rpm without stumbling? I check plugs, wires, and cap with everything looking decent.
 

Oshkosh1

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Re: trying to get 07' 3.0 carb to idle down to normal

Make sure your idle mixture needles are set correctly along with the idle adjustment itself. If all is set correctly it SHOULD have no problems idling down.
 
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