RE: adjusting needle valves - which direction -
To properly set the high speed needle:
Open the throttle to full speed. Turn the needle in until the engine runs smoothly. BRIEFLY pinch the fuel supply line. If the engine:
1. Sags immediately, it's too lean.
2. Speeds up and holds speed, it's too rich.
3. Speeds up briefly, then begins to die, it's about right.
I just thought I'd throw this in.