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Old 10-14-2012 | 12:37 PM
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I was trying to break in my RCG 26 for the first time and am having some problems. It will idle for about a minute then it slows down and stops. Also when it is idling if I open the throttle the slightest amount it stops.
Old 10-14-2012 | 12:46 PM
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sounds like the LSN is to lean
Old 10-14-2012 | 12:48 PM
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Close both carb needles(dont force them), reopen the highspeed to 1 1/2 turns and reopen the lowspeed 1 1/4, that should get you close to a good tune, dont forget it bneeds to breakin.
Old 10-14-2012 | 12:52 PM
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I have played around with the low speed, and it still has the same problem. I've tuned the LS rich so it fires every other stroke and after a minute it slows down and stops.
Old 10-14-2012 | 01:01 PM
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It is hard to break in when it only idles and for one minute at a time as if it is overheating at such a slow speed.
Old 10-14-2012 | 02:02 PM
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Check in next weekend And I'll let you know if I am still having the same problem.
Old 10-14-2012 | 03:42 PM
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It is working better now, it idles at about 2500-2800 and maxes at 7020 with a 18x6. What would one have to do to get these to run on alcohol?

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