joe vanella
Husqvarna
A Class
Just picked up a 78 250 CR. It starts hard. Spark is great. Does anyone know what the float height should be? What came stock for a piolet jet? Any help would be appreciated. thanks!
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Hi everyone,
As you all know, Coffee (Dean) passed away a couple of years ago. I am Dean's ex-wife's husband and happen to have spent my career in tech. Over the years, I occasionally helped Dean with various tech issues.
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Need help 78' 250 CR
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Mike-AK
Husqvarna
Pro Class
Don't know, but I remember my '79 250 OR being a hard starter. I used to kick it with the choke on until it kicked back, then turn off the choke. It would almost always start the next kick after that.
motomwo
Husqvarna
AA Class
Hi Joe, The manual calls for a 17-19mm float height but I usually set mine at 15-16mm to help with easier starting and idle. The pilot jet is a #45 for sea level and a 20:1 mix. The 45 will get you going and worry about changing the pilot jet to a optimum size later (after you can get it to start easier) for your mix ratio and corrected altitude. Your hard starting issue continues double check timing and start checking for air leaks especially at the mag side main seal.
Marty
