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Gary Krysztopik

Joined: 18 Apr 2013
Posts: 9

Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:14 am Post subject: carb settings

Does anyone know how many turns the air screw is set to?  I have mine at 1.5 turns but I saw a manual that stated 3 turns.



Also, what other blocked orifices might cause a rough idle?  I usually poke out the pilot jet which sometimes gets gunked by mogas but that didn't do it.  Short of a carb soaking and rebuild, any other quick fixes?  It starts right up, idles reliably but a bit rough, and runs smooth above 3000 rpm.



How many Stratus guys still flying here?



Thanks,

Gary

andynfultz(at)bellsouth.n
Guest

Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:35 am Post subject: carb settings

Gary, 



My first question to you is are you sure your carbs are balanced?  If they are not, that can cause it to not run smoothly.



Andy F.



Sent from my iPad



On Aug 11, 2013, at 12:14 PM, "Gary Krysztopik" <pelican640(at)yahoo.com> wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 

 Does anyone know how many turns the air screw is set to?  I have mine at 1.5 turns but I saw a manual that stated 3 turns.

 

 Also, what other blocked orifices might cause a rough idle?  I usually poke out the pilot jet which sometimes gets gunked by mogas but that didn't do it.  Short of a carb soaking and rebuild, any other quick fixes?  It starts right up, idles reliably but a bit rough, and runs smooth above 3000 rpm.

 

 How many Stratus guys still flying here?

 

 Thanks,

 Gary

 

 

 

 

 Read this topic online here:

 

 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=406452#406452

Gary Krysztopik

Joined: 18 Apr 2013
Posts: 9

Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:58 am Post subject: carb settings

I just talked to Mykal - nice that he answers the phone and went on for a while about details of tuning.



Yes, I've balanced them and didn't touch anything since.  I'm sure it's buildup as a result of letting it sit with mogas.  I'm trying to avoid a complete carb rebuild again (which has always worked well).  I've got some things to try to smooth it out.



Thanks for the reminder to balance - I've used the steam gauge type, digital Rotax type, and he uses a ball float type that fits over the carb intake instead of tapping into the manifold balance tube.  I may try to find one of those.  I will clean the idle screw tip and tweak some adjustments.



Gary





        From: Andy Fultz <andynfultz(at)bellsouth.net>

 To: "stratus-list(at)matronics.com" <stratus-list(at)matronics.com> 

 Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 12:35 PM

 Subject: Re: carb settings

  

 

 --> Stratus-List message posted by: Andy Fultz <andynfultz(at)bellsouth.net (andynfultz(at)bellsouth.net)>



Gary, 



My first question to you is are you sure your carbs are balanced?  If they are not, that can cause it to not run smoothly.



Andy F.



Sent from my iPad



On Aug 11, 2013, at 12:14 PM, "Gary Krysztopik" <pelican640(at)yahoo.com (pelican640(at)yahoo.com)> wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Gary Krysztopik" <pelican640(at)yahoo.com (pelican640(at)yahoo.com)>

 

 Does anyone know how many turns the air screw is set to?  I have mine at 1.5 turns but I saw a manual that stated 3 turns.

 

 Also, what other blocked orifices might cause a rough idle?  I usually poke out the pilot  jet which sometimes gets gunked by mogas but that didn't do it.  Short of a carb soaking and rebuild, any other quick fixes?  It starts right up, idles reliably but a bit rough, and runs smooth above 3000 rpm.

 

 How many Stratus guys still flying here?

 

 Thanks,

 Gary

 

 

 

 

 Read this topic online here:

 

 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=406452#406452

 

 

 

 

 

 

&bsp;                   -Matt D==============
	


 

 

  

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k4cod(at)bellsouth.net
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 1:34 pm Post subject: carb settings

Still flying my Stratus.  Been flying since 1998.  Had some early problems, but it's been humming along since.

Jim Weston (Zenith Ch601hds)





Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone



 

-------- Original message --------

From: Gary Krysztopik <pelican640(at)yahoo.com> 

Date: 08/11/2013  1:14 PM  (GMT-05:00) 

To: stratus-list(at)matronics.com 

Subject: Stratus-List: carb settings 

 



--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Gary Krysztopik" <pelican640(at)yahoo.com>



Does anyone know how many turns the air screw is set to?  I have mine at 1.5 turns but I saw a manual that stated 3 turns.



Also, what other blocked orifices might cause a rough idle?  I usually poke out the pilot jet which sometimes gets gunked by mogas but that didn't do it.  Short of a carb soaking and rebuild, any other quick fixes?  It starts right up, idles reliably but a bit rough, and runs smooth above 3000 rpm.



How many Stratus guys still flying here?



Thanks,

Gary





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Gary Krysztopik

Joined: 18 Apr 2013
Posts: 9

Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 2:43 pm Post subject: carb settings

Wow, great to hear Jim.  I bought mine in 2000, started flying in 2003 and have not had any major problems.  I haven't been flying much the past few years but it's a great engine package.



Gary Krysztopik

Pelican PL

San Antonio, TX





        From: Jim Weston <k4cod(at)bellsouth.net>

 To: stratus-list(at)matronics.com 

 Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 4:34 PM

 Subject: RE: carb settings

  

 

 Still flying my Stratus.  Been flying since 1998.  Had some early problems, but it's been humming along since.

Jim Weston (Zenith Ch601hds)





Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone



 

-------- Original message --------

From: Gary Krysztopik <pelican640(at)yahoo.com> 

Date: 08/11/2013  1:14 PM  (GMT-05:00) 

To: stratus-list(at)matronics.com 

Subject: Stratus-List: carb settings 

 



--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Gary Krysztopik" <pelican640(at)yahoo.com>



Does anyone know how many turns the air screw is set to?  I have mine at 1.5 turns but I saw a manual that stated 3 turns.



Also, what other blocked orifices might cause a rough idle?  I usually poke out the pilot jet which sometimes gets gunked by mogas but that didn't do  it.  Short of a carb soaking and rebuild, any other quick fixes?  It starts right up, idles reliably but a bit rough, and runs smooth above 3000 rpm.



How many Stratus guys still flying here?



Thanks,

Gary





Read this topic online here:



http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=406452#406452

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d3dw(at)sbcglobal.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:43 pm Post subject: carb settings

I've got 500 +hrs on mine and still no carb problems . Been using additive in the fuel.



gary krysztopik <pelican640(at)yahoo.com> wrote:



I just talked to Mykal - nice that he answers the phone and went on for a while about details of tuning.



Yes, I've balanced them and didn't touch anything since.  I'm sure it's buildup as a result of letting it sit with mogas.  I'm trying to avoid a complete carb rebuild again (which has always worked well).  I've got some things to try to smooth it out.



Thanks for the reminder to balance - I've used the steam gauge type, digital Rotax type, and he uses a ball float type that fits over the carb intake instead of tapping into the manifold balance tube.  I may try to find one of those.  I will clean the idle screw tip and tweak some adjustments.



Gary





        From: Andy Fultz <andynfultz(at)bellsouth.net>

 To: "stratus-list(at)matronics.com" <stratus-list(at)matronics.com> 

 Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 12:35 PM

 Subject: Re: Stratus-List: carb settings

  

 

 --> Stratus-List message posted by: Andy Fultz <andynfultz(at)bellsouth.net (andynfultz(at)bellsouth.net)>



Gary, 



My first question to you is are you sure your carbs are balanced?  If they are not, that can cause it to not run smoothly.



Andy F.



Sent from my iPad



On Aug 11, 2013, at 12:14 PM, "Gary Krysztopik" <pelican640(at)yahoo.com (pelican640(at)yahoo.com)> wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Gary Krysztopik" <pelican640(at)yahoo.com (pelican640(at)yahoo.com)>

 

 Does anyone know how many turns the air screw is set to?  I have mine at 1.5 turns but I saw a manual that stated 3 turns.

 

 Also, what other blocked orifices might cause a rough idle?  I usually poke out the pilot  jet which sometimes gets gunked by mogas but that didn't do it.  Short of a carb soaking and rebuild, any other quick fixes?  It starts right up, idles reliably but a bit rough, and runs smooth above 3000 rpm.

 

 How many Stratus guys still flying here?

 

 Thanks,

 Gary

 

 

 

 

 Read this topic online here:

 

 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=406452#406452

 

 

 

 

 

 

&bsp;                   -Matt D==============
	


 

 

  

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d3dw(at)sbcglobal.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:48 pm Post subject: carb settings

Still flying my Stratus.  Been flying since 1998.  Had some early problems, but it's been humming along since.

Jim Weston (Zenith Ch601hds)





Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone



 

-------- Original message --------

From: Gary Krysztopik <pelican640(at)yahoo.com> 

Date: 08/11/2013  1:14 PM  (GMT-05:00) 

To: stratus-list(at)matronics.com 

Subject: Stratus-List: carb settings 

 



--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Gary Krysztopik" <pelican640(at)yahoo.com>



Does anyone know how many turns the air screw is set to?  I have mine at 1.5 turns but I saw a manual that stated 3 turns.



Also, what other blocked orifices might cause a rough idle?  I usually poke out the pilot jet which sometimes gets gunked by mogas but that didn't do it.  Short of a carb soaking and rebuild, any other quick fixes?  It starts right up, idles reliably but a bit rough, and runs smooth above 3000 rpm.



How many Stratus guys still flying here?



Thanks,

Gary





Read this topic online here:



http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=406452#406452



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Gary Krysztopik

Joined: 18 Apr 2013
Posts: 9

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 4:47 am Post subject: carb settings

What additive Don?



I found that the needle had some buildup.  It is running smooth now.



Gary



Sent via DroidX2 on Verizon Wireless™

-----Original message-----

[quote]From: Don Walker <d3dw(at)sbcglobal.net>

To: stratus-list(at)matronics.com

Sent: Wed, Aug 14, 2013 03:45:44 GMT+00:00

Subject: Re: Stratus-List: carb settings

I've got 500 +hrs on mine and still no carb problems . Been using additive in the fuel.



gary krysztopik <pelican640(at)yahoo.com> wrote:



I just talked to Mykal - nice that he answers the phone and went on for a while about details of tuning.



Yes, I've balanced them and didn't touch anything since.  I'm sure it's buildup as a result of letting it sit with mogas.  I'm trying to avoid a complete carb rebuild again (which has always worked well).  I've got some things to try to smooth it out.



Thanks for the reminder to balance - I've used the steam gauge type, digital Rotax type, and he uses a ball float type that fits over the carb intake instead of tapping into the manifold balance tube.  I may try to find one of those.  I will clean the idle screw tip and tweak some adjustments.



Gary





        From: Andy Fultz <andynfultz(at)bellsouth.net>

 To: "stratus-list(at)matronics.com" <stratus-list(at)matronics.com> 

 Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 12:35 PM

 Subject: Re: Stratus-List: carb settings

  

 

 --> Stratus-List message posted by: Andy Fultz <andynfultz(at)bellsouth.net (andynfultz(at)bellsouth.net)>



Gary, 



My first question to you is are you sure your carbs are balanced?  If they are not, that can cause it to not run smoothly.



Andy F.



Sent from my iPad



On Aug 11, 2013, at 12:14 PM, "Gary Krysztopik" <pelican640(at)yahoo.com (pelican640(at)yahoo.com)> wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Gary Krysztopik" <pelican640(at)yahoo.com (pelican640(at)yahoo.com)>

 

 Does anyone know how many turns the air screw is set to?  I have mine at 1.5 turns but I saw a manual that stated 3 turns.

 

 Also, what other blocked orifices might cause a rough idle?  I usually poke out the pilot  jet which sometimes gets gunked by mogas but that didn't do it.  Short of a carb soaking and rebuild, any other quick fixes?  It starts right up, idles reliably but a bit rough, and runs smooth above 3000 rpm.

 

 How many Stratus guys still flying here?

 

 Thanks,

 Gary

 

 

 

 

 Read this topic online here:

 

 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=406452#406452

 

 

 

 

 

 

&bsp;                   -Matt D==============
	


 

 

  

 [quote][b]

d3dw(at)sbcglobal.net
Guest

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 6:32 am Post subject: carb settings

Gary, I have been using Stabil with ethanol corrosion inhibitors.

pelican640(at)yahoo.com wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		  body {word-wrap: break-word; background-color:#ffffff;}

What additive Don?

I found that the needle had some buildup.Â  It is running smooth now.

Gary

Sent via DroidX2 on Verizon Wirelessâ„¢

-----Original message-----

From: Don Walker <d3dw(at)sbcglobal.net>

To: stratus-list(at)matronics.com

Sent: Wed, Aug 14, 2013 03:45:44 GMT+00:00

Subject: Re: Stratus-List: carb settings

I've got 500 +hrs on mine and still no carb problems . Been using additive in the fuel.

gary krysztopik <pelican640(at)yahoo.com> wrote:

I just talked to Mykal - nice that he answers the phone and went on for a while about details of tuning.

Yes, I've balanced them and didn't touch anything since.Â  I'm sure it's buildup as a result of letting it sit with mogas.Â  I'm trying to avoid a complete carb rebuild again (which has always worked well).Â  I've got some things to try to smooth it out.

Thanks for the reminder to balance - I've used the steam gauge type, digital Rotax type, and he uses a ball float type that fits over the carb intake instead of tapping into the manifold balance tube.Â  I may try to find one of those.Â  I will clean the idle screw tip and tweak some adjustments.

Gary

From: Andy Fultz <andynfultz(at)bellsouth.net>

To: "stratus-list(at)matronics.com" <stratus-list(at)matronics.com> 

Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 12:35 PM

Subject: Re: Stratus-List: carb settings

Gary, 

My first question to you is are you sure your carbs are balanced?Â  If they are not, that can cause it to not run smoothly.

Andy F.

Sent from my iPad

On Aug 11, 2013, at 12:14 PM, "Gary Krysztopik" <pelican640(at)yahoo.com> wrote:

> 

> 

> Does anyone know how many turns the air screw is set to?Â  I have mine at 1.5 turns but I saw a manual that stated 3 turns.

> 

> Also, what other blocked orifices might cause a rough idle?Â  I usually poke out the pilot jet which sometimes gets gunked by mogas but that didn't do it.Â  Short of a carb soaking and rebuild, any other quick fixes?Â  It starts right up, idles reliably but a bit rough, and runs smooth above 3000 rpm.

> 

> How many Stratus guys still flying here?

> 

> Thanks,

> Gary

> 

> 

> 

> 

> Read this topic online here:

> 

> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=406452#406452

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

&bsp; Â  Â  Â  Â  Â  Â  Â  Â  Â  -Matt D==============

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Gary Krysztopik

Joined: 18 Apr 2013
Posts: 9

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:53 am Post subject: carb settings

Thanks Don.

        From: Don Walker <d3dw(at)sbcglobal.net>

 To: stratus-list(at)matronics.com 

 Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 8:28 AM

 Subject: Re: carb settings

 Gary, I have been using Stabil with ethanol corrosion inhibitors.

pelican640(at)yahoo.com wrote:

#yiv1176309767 body {word-wrap:break-word;background-color:#ffffff;}What additive Don?

I found that the needle had some buildup.  It is running smooth now.

Gary

Sent via DroidX2 on Verizon Wirelessâ„¢

-----Original message-----

 	  Quote: 	
		  From: Don Walker <d3dw(at)sbcglobal.net>

To: stratus-list(at)matronics.com

Sent: Wed, Aug 14, 2013 03:45:44 GMT+00:00

Subject: Re: carb settings

I've got 500  +hrs on mine and still no carb problems . Been using additive in the fuel.

gary krysztopik <pelican640(at)yahoo.com> wrote:

I just talked to Mykal - nice that he answers the phone and went on for a while about details of tuning.

Yes, I've balanced them and didn't touch anything since.  I'm sure it's buildup as a result of letting it sit with mogas.  I'm trying to avoid a complete carb rebuild again (which has always worked well).  I've got some things to try to smooth it out.

Thanks for the reminder to balance - I've used the steam gauge type, digital Rotax type, and he uses a ball float type that fits over the carb intake instead of tapping into the manifold balance tube.  I may try to find one of those.  I will clean the idle screw tip and tweak some  adjustments.

Gary

        From: Andy Fultz <andynfultz(at)bellsouth.net>

 To: "stratus-list(at)matronics.com" <stratus-list(at)matronics.com> 

 Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 12:35 PM

 Subject: Re: carb settings

 --> Stratus-List message posted by: Andy Fultz <andynfultz(at)bellsouth.net (andynfultz(at)bellsouth.net)>

Gary, 

My first question to you is are you sure your carbs are balanced?  If they are not, that can cause it to not run smoothly.

Andy F.

Sent from my iPad

On Aug 11, 2013, at 12:14 PM, "Gary Krysztopik" <pelican640(at)yahoo.com (pelican640(at)yahoo.com)> wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Gary Krysztopik" <pelican640(at)yahoo.com (pelican640(at)yahoo.com)>

 Does anyone know how many turns the air screw is set to?  I have mine at 1.5 turns but I saw a manual that stated 3 turns.

  Also, what other blocked orifices might cause a rough idle?  I usually poke out the pilot  jet which sometimes gets gunked by mogas but that didn't do it.  Short of a carb soaking and rebuild, any other quick fixes?  It starts right up, idles reliably but a bit rough, and runs smooth above 3000 rpm.

 How many Stratus guys still flying here?

 Thanks,

 Gary

 Read this topic online here:

 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=406452#406452

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