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Check the wires, the points, the grounds, the condenser, the distributor capand the spark plugs to be sure that all parts are in good condition andperforming as expected. Begin with the electrical system. If not, it’s a pretty goodindication that there is an air leak. You may find that the entire roughidling problem is not the carburetor but just an open vacuum line. If it feels loose, hard, or is otherwise suspect, replace the line andthen again check with the aerosol spray.With this issue we begin a series on makingthe fine adjustments so that a carburetor will operate at its optimum ability. Irregular or interruptedfuel delivery can be caused by a clogged pick-up filter within the gas tank, aplugged or dirty in-line or in-carburetor filter, a crimped fuel line, adefective or leaking fuel pump, a leak at the vacuum tank, or even an empty, ornear empty fuel tank. It may be internal and only repairablewhen the carb is disassembled, or it may be that the mounting gasket(s) areleaking, the carburetor is not securely mounted, bolts are loose or other easyfixes.  

An open vacuum line  a cracked line, a line plug that has comeloose, a disconnected line can all china ptfe seal tape factory allow air to enter the engine and cause alean condition. Before reaching for the wrenches, carefully examine the carb forcracks, a warped mounting base, or other evident problems. (Editor’snote: this is especially true in the 1970s-1980s engines.  . Let’s check thecarburetor. If the car shows symptoms of poor idling,hesitant acceleration, stalling, lack of power, rough running or backfiring,the problem must be isolated and corrected. There should be a definite change in the way the engine isidling as each air screw is turned in or out. Check the entire engine for vacuumleaks. Follow each vacuum line to be sure that it is connected orplugged. When you are assured that all is well with theelectrical, move on to the fuel. Don’t neglect the intake manifold gasket,the carburetor base, and joints between sections of the carb and the windshieldwiper line.com. 

Try the airadjustment screw(s).) Okay, you’ve checked, and everything seemsto be in order, but the engine still doesn’t run properly.But before any adjustments can be made, problems have to be solved, and thatincludes locating and sealing air and vacuum leaks anywhere in the engine, andcleaning the carburetor thoroughly, replacing damaged or questionable parts,and reinstalling the carb on the car. First thing to check is that there is anuninterrupted supply of gasoline to the carburetor.Check and tighten the lines and screws onthe vacuum tank.Find out more about Toyota 1RZ carburetor by visit miparts. Often an electrical problem will manifest itself in away similar to a fuel problem. You can often locate vacuum leaks by sound - a ‘whooshing’sound - or by selectively spraying engine starting fluid or brake cleaneraround the suspected leak [Editor’s note: be very careful with these flammablesprays, which also dissolve paint.