NQ50 barrel throttle seating

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NQ50 barrel throttle seating

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Hey newbie here from NC. Bought a red 87 spree that needs some love. PO started to put a new throttle cable in. Quick question - does the barrel of the throttle sit down in the carb? There’s a tab in there and the barrel has a slot that’s about half way up and the other side is full length. Which side goes into the tab of the carb body? I have the needle going into the hole. I’ve searched with no luck. Sorry if this is common. I’ve also looked for inside the carb pictures with no luck. Thank I hope to be a long time member and help others. Once I get this sorted I’ll post picks to help the next person.
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Re: NQ50 barrel throttle seating

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The ramped slot (goes part way up) aligns with the idle adjustment screw. Therefore, as the adjustment screw is turned in/out, the barrel adjusts up/down for proper idle.

The slot on the barrel that runs the entire length aligns with the peg inside the carb.

Play with it a bit, dont force it down, spin and wiggle gently....once you find the sweet spot, she slides in like butter.
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Re: NQ50 barrel throttle seating

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Thank you. That is a great explanation
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