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 16hp GDLT questions 
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Post 16hp GDLT questions
hey guys just fired up my motor for the first time got a couple questions to make sure shes running right. what is it supposed to idle at on my tiny tach it says idle is at like 900 and she barely wants to stay running but i run her up to 1200 or so and she purrs. full throttle ( i got the original go devil throttle) she maxes out at 3500 is this low? other than that all the way through the power band. let me know what yall think

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Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:04 pm
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Post Re: 16hp GDLT questions
Idk what is supposed to be. But I adjust my idle stop to where shell barely idle in the water without dying.


Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:56 pm
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how do i adjust the idle, im new to these motors so im still a newbie on this stuff

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Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:17 pm
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Post Re: 16hp GDLT questions
There will be a idle stop screw adjustment on the carb--- I have not worked on many Vanguards maybe someone will chime in or have a pict


Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:36 am
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