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07-24-2021, 11:40 PM | #1 |
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23 HP Vanguard Stock 2 Barrel Carb Tuning
Before I jump off into a Mikuni Carb, I was going to try to see about tuning my stock 2 barrel carb for my 23 HP Vanguard. Does anyone have any advise on tuning one of these? What size drill bits to try, carb jet kits to order, or any other tips? I am attaching a pic of my carb model.
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07-25-2021, 12:41 PM | #2 |
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Re: 23 HP Vanguard Stock 2 Barrel Carb Tuning
I would not drill any jets out until you get it dialed in. Usually the two barrel carbs are only adjustable on the idle air circuit and the idle speed.
Start with a thoroughly cleaned carb. Make sure to clean out each tiny jet with a small piece of copper wire or a jet cleaning tool. On top of the carb you'll see two adjusters, one for each side of the carb. Remove the black plastic caps with a tiny flathead. Most times you can bottom those out (gently) then back them out 1.5 turns each as a baseline. Warm the engine up, then start adjusting to get the highest idle speed and smoothest quality at 2000 rpm, then back down the idle speed screw on the side. Most times you'll only be able to get the idle down to 1200 rpm or so. |
07-25-2021, 02:51 PM | #3 | |
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Re: 23 HP Vanguard Stock 2 Barrel Carb Tuning
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Awesome, thank you! I’m still wanting to get rid of that dead spot at 3000 rpm that I had asked you about in the past. It’s getting pretty bad at 3000. I was really hoping there was another way besides a new carb. I’ve been looking at the 30mm Mikuni, I think that’s what I’ll try if I have to go that route. Still haven’t decided between the backwater and performance 670 adapter. |
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07-26-2021, 05:48 AM | #4 |
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Re: 23 HP Vanguard Stock 2 Barrel Carb Tuning
Unfortunately the Briggs engine is designed for a tractor lol, running at 3600 rpm constant. The carb just isn't made for varying throttle like we want in a golf cart, especially for higher performance. The blackwater kit is really pricy, but it's nice.
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07-26-2021, 06:03 PM | #5 |
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Re: 23 HP Vanguard Stock 2 Barrel Carb Tuning
Well dang. Looks like it will be Mikuni time. I’ll call backwater and price their adapter. Last time I’ll ask Slonomo, but after reading so many threads, many that you have told about your experiences, it seems like you think a 30 mm or 32 mm is optimal for a 23 vanguard set up. You have made positive comments about both sizes, but which one would you suggest, 30 mm or 32 mm?
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07-26-2021, 09:34 PM | #6 |
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Re: 23 HP Vanguard Stock 2 Barrel Carb Tuning
Someone on here who messed with a lot of Vanguards told me that they don't like a lot of carb, they prefer smaller vs larger. So in my experience the 34 mm ran really nicely, it idled at like 700 or 800 rpm and took off like a rocket. Now with that said, it did fuel foul the spark plugs some. If I had to do it over again, I would go 30 mm and call it a day. The thing is, unless you are looking for "max performance" or "max rpm power" anything larger than 30 mm is just overkill. With a "properly tuned" 30 mm Mikuni you will gain better idle quality, better throttle response, no dead spot in the middle, and you will gain hp over the stock carb. Tuning the mikuni is pretty straight forward and it is designed to be run on motorcycles so the performance is top notch.
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07-26-2021, 09:44 PM | #8 | |
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07-27-2021, 11:42 PM | #9 | |
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I also spent a good deal of time talking with performance670. He agreed with the 30mm suggestion and told me that I could orient the carb either way with their adapter. The price is also substantially less than the Backwater adapter. Having all this in mind, is there any reason NOT to go with the performance670? Would it really be worth it to spring for the Backwater? |
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07-28-2021, 05:27 PM | #10 |
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Re: 23 HP Vanguard Stock 2 Barrel Carb Tuning
Also, going with a Uni Clamp On Dual Layer Pod Filter. I’m thinking the one with the 15* angle. The big question is should I go for the 6” long one or the 4” long one?
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