idle mixture screw tool
Oct 20, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Melting Slicks
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idle mixture screw tool
How do you make this tool to adjust the rectangular idle screws?
Oct 20, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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Takes a special tool. I bought mine from Napa
Oct 20, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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Melting Slicks
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ok so its yard them out with a needle nose pliers and then either replace them or slot them for a screw driver.
Oct 20, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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From: La Porte In
Lot easier just to buy the tool
Oct 20, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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I don't know if you mean the clutch head screws that were used in older carbs. But I bought a cheap screwdriver and socket set, which has all different size phillips, straight head, and torx head ends that slip into the magnetic screwdriver shaft. There are also a couple of rectangular shaped ends, which must fit the application you have.
Oct 20, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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Melting Slicks
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I guess i have to got to the tool shop to see if they have something?
Oct 21, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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If you mean those nasty little Q-Jet idle mixture screws, I too need one. The guy at the local vette shop has a nifty driver with a long flexible shaft that fits right over those little buggers. Makes it real easy for getting on and off quickly, with the engine fan blowing hot air right in your face.
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Oct 21, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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NAPA stores and most other auto supply stores (including Mac Tools and SnapOn) have the tool for about $4. Just buy the tool.
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Oct 21, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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Oct 21, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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$22.00 at Napa. man that hurt the old A$$hole
Oct 21, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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And the person in China who made it got 3 cents.
Oct 21, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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Yup, got mine at Napa, for I think around $10.
Oct 22, 2010 | 12:19 AM
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