Hello all, I’ve have this 85 big red 250es , stock carburetor, and the idle mixture screw is covered by plug. I’ve seen the idle needle in part book and the manual has a spec to set it at. I drilled the plug to pull it out with a screw, as you do hidden idle screws. Is this how you all fix them? I’ve drilled deep as I dare 3-4 mm and haven’t got thru plug yet.
Also the carb holder is junk and I only see used holder, anyone making new ones ?
Thanks for any help, this machine is going to lots of it. Most of it is here and engine is not locked up, is about what can be said for it.
I have been reading here about the 85 act250es and this one has most of the common problems, clutch one way bearing slips when kicked, no spark / neutral wire, shifting is suspect but have only rocked the machine back and forth trying gears, wiring looks haphazard. I will get pic soon. I am grateful to all who have contributed to the wealth of information available here at 3WW.