where is the mixture screw suppose to be set on a 83 gsl? is it supposed to be rich lean or in the middle ?

 

As I understand it, you turn the mixture screw to get the highest idle. Then adjust the idle screw to get the idle right, then go back and forth a few times to be sure you've got it right.

Ray

 

yeah, what i do is slowly lean it out until it runs rough and slowly richen it back up until the engine holds a smooth idle. should get you really close. after that you may have to check and adjust idle speed. you'll want to wait until your engine reaches normal operating temperature before making any adjustments.

 

thanks.... you have made me slightly less agitated with the world....

 

^^ It happens man. Believe me. Thats part of owning a 7, didnt you get the memo?

 

If you haven't downloaded a copy of the FSM or carb manual, do so. There is a link to the online editions in my sig line. The idle mix and throttle screw position change from year to year.
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