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prophane forklift

The problem Iam Haveing with the forklift wont idle I clean the carb still wont idle propley I adjusted the lean and rich still know different now one thing I have notice when you put your hand over the carb it idles when you move it cuts off is this a intake problem or need new carb now this forklift have a new cylinder head just been overhauled new dist cap rotor brush wires and spark plugs any sugestions on this problem I thank you in advance and look forward to your answer.
  • Posted 8 May 2010 22:35
  • By billy2057
  • joined 20 Nov'09 - 7 messages
  • bahamas, Bahamas
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does the propane have to be off to engine if not in use does it ruin the regulator
  • Posted 1 Apr 2016 22:20
  • By davi9d_c
  • joined 1 Apr'16 - 2 messages
  • Missouri, United States
should be a vacuum hose on top of reg facing engine. if its gone or broken the idle mixture is comprimised. just for the record.....you have tried to adjust the screw right? if not screw it out 1/2 turn at a time and try it
  • Posted 10 May 2010 13:42
  • By toyzilla
  • joined 29 Mar'10 - 175 messages
  • Texas, United States
easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission.
it runs better at high idle
  • Posted 10 May 2010 12:29
  • By billy2057
  • joined 20 Nov'09 - 7 messages
  • bahamas, Bahamas
it has one
  • Posted 10 May 2010 12:18
  • By billy2057
  • joined 20 Nov'09 - 7 messages
  • bahamas, Bahamas
does this truck have one or two electric solenoids on the regulator?
  • Posted 10 May 2010 11:17
  • By toyzilla
  • joined 29 Mar'10 - 175 messages
  • Texas, United States
easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission.
LP or Gasoline? have you checked the LP carburetor's diaphragm? does it run better at high RPM? does it run at high rpm at all?
  • Posted 8 May 2010 23:39
  • By edward_t
  • joined 5 Mar'08 - 2,334 messages
  • South Carolina, United States
"it's not rocket surgery"

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