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Old May 1, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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iv just brought a mk2 xr2.i got it cheap coz it didnt have a carb.iv fitted a carb which i got from a running xr3.the problem is it will tick over fine but when i push the throttle down it splutters and dies.i have 2 put my foot flat 2 the floor 4 it 2 run. any one know what might b causing this.
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Old May 1, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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mate have you checked the setting on the engine like ign & cam timing also the carb might want resetting or it might have a blocked jet
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Old May 1, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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it was working fine when i fitted the carb it started doing it after i had driven about 3 miles. if its a blocked jet would it b the main jet or what.
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