djinuk 2 Posted October 29, 2007 my carb on my xs is really playing up, im going to have a play around with a small screwdriver to see if i can get it running a little better, can anybody on here tell me which screws do what, and in which way to turn them to change different characteristics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 137 3 Cars Posted October 29, 2007 I think theres an exploded diagram in the haynes manual, solex z2 carb from memory, but its been a while since ive owned an XS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveW 6 Posted October 29, 2007 You will need to strip the carb fully and clean everything with carb cleaner, i just done it on mine as it was running poor(like having to pull the choke out to make it run!) and now it runs better than before much smoother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted October 29, 2007 already done that a few times, well i cracked it in half, cleaned everything out, cleaned the jets etc etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 191 Posted October 29, 2007 Check for spindle wear, air leaks are the No1 cause of problems IME. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted October 29, 2007 if im honest my know how on carbs is limited. Spindle wear? not really sure where i am looking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 191 Posted October 30, 2007 Grab the throttle mechanism and see if it'll move side to side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted October 30, 2007 just checked and there does not seem to be any movement side to side at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest smokinslim Posted October 30, 2007 Replace the gasket in the middle of the carb if its worn too as this may cause issues when put back together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted October 30, 2007 that gasket seemed fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted October 30, 2007 could anybody give me a quick overview on which screw does what (mixture etc) and in what order to turn them etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest smokinslim Posted October 30, 2007 As someone mentioned earlier its all detailed in the back of the haynes manual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver17491 0 Posted October 30, 2007 hi as people wherent realy givving you what you asked for in the first place i have search the internet and found a diagram of the carb. carb diagram Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted October 30, 2007 thanks you so much for that pdf file, im sure that will be help full for lots of people and not just myself as the information on it is very vast and covers so much including rebuilding the carb. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted October 31, 2007 had a play with it, the carb runs ok now when red hot, but when cold it runs very very poor, even with choke out. A garage said that my idle speed jet (the one in the side) could be worn causing all the problems, any idea where to go for one of these ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver17491 0 Posted October 31, 2007 Have you looked on the internet at all for solex z2 jets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted October 31, 2007 yea had a look around the net oliver, they all seem to just be based on webber carbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
