74 JDX4 special with mikuni carb
74 JDX4 special with mikuni carb
hey guys I'm new to the site, i've been working on older sleds now for a few years. i do most of the work myself this being said I happened to pick up a 74 john deere JDX4 special i'm having some issues getting it to run, it'll run for a few seconds then dies. it has a mikuni carb on it with stamped number w2 2 9 ? i'm trying to search what type it is still but having no luck! i'm not too familiar with these types of carbs any help would be greatly appreciated.
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400brian
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Re: 74 JDX4 special with mikuni carb
Your X4 Special should have a 340/5 in it, and it originally had a Bendix carb I believe, so the Mikuni is a transplant.
Photos would be helpful.
My first thought is it's not getting fuel.
Photos would be helpful.
My first thought is it's not getting fuel.
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Re: 74 JDX4 special with mikuni carb
Welcome To the Site.
Pilot jet is most likely plugged up. The carb and fuel system needs a good cleaning. And don't forget about those crank seals. They should be replaced if they haven't been replaced in the last 5 years.
Jerry
Pilot jet is most likely plugged up. The carb and fuel system needs a good cleaning. And don't forget about those crank seals. They should be replaced if they haven't been replaced in the last 5 years.
Jerry
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