Vanguard V Twin rough running

The Badger

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Hi

I have a 16Hp Vanguard which hunts both at idle and high speed. It was sitting with fuel in it for a year or so. I’ve cleaned out the carb as best I can several times but still have the problem. When I adjust the needle which I assume Is for idle mixture, it makes no effect whatsoever. The engine starts fine though.

Any ideas greatly received.

Mark
 

Tinkerer200

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Same answer as other forum,
Walt Conner
 

bertsmobile1

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Carburettor must be dissassembled completely then cleaned completely
This may require boiling in a pot of dishwasher solution for a considerable time if you do not have access to an ultrasonic cleaner.
Even then some take several hours to come good
 

mechanic mark

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Post numbers from engine, model xxxxxx, type xxxx, xx code xxxxxxxx
purchase a rebuild kit & rebuild carburetor after cleaning, drain old gas from tank , lines, etc. replace fuel filter, add fresh 93 octane gasoline with either B&S fuel treatment per instructions on bottle or use StarTron fuel treatment.
With engine cold adjust valves & check pre filter & air filter. Let us know how it goes, thanks, Mark
 
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