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Hi all, please can anyone advise on the following.

Series 3 petrol with Zenith 36 IV carburettor. Engine only runs smoothly whilst on choke. Once warmed up and choke selected off the engine stutters/stops but sometimes revving it will keep it going but remains rough running.

I've dismantled the carb, cleaned all the parts and re-assembled but no improvement. I noticed a bored out hole that seems to be threaded all be it mangled. Should a jet be in the hole? Please see pics.

Thank you.
 

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Been a while since I done stuff with carbs but recon having used 36iv's and looking at diagram it is number 27 compensating jet that is missing.
Main issues I found with the 36iv were worn throttle spindle holes in case, the diaphragm, incorrect float level.
 
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marjon said:
It appears nothing goes in there from what I saw




Take a look.

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I've had a look at that video before and to me it looks like there might be something in the hole. I've contacted Geoff and hopefully he'll respond. Thanks
 
tottot said:
Been a while since I done stuff with carbs but recon having used 36iv's and looking at diagram it is number 27 compensating jet that is missing.
Main issues I found with the 36iv were worn throttle spindle holes in case, the diaphragm, incorrect float level.
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Ok thanks for the info. There's not much play in the throttle spindle holes and I've adjusted the float level. I'll check rebuild kits and see if I can get hold of the compensating jet.
 
Orb said:
I've had a look at that video before and to me it looks like there might be something in the hole. I've contacted Geoff and hopefully he'll respond. Thanks
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Just looked a little closer pause at 11:02 and yes it looks like there is a jet in there.
But didn't see him remove or clean it which threw me a bit.

J
 
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Found it... Courtesy of a rebuild documented on Auto Express. It's the Choke Compensation Screw. Now I just have to work out how to fit a new one in a pretty mangled hole!
 

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