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dempsey92 Fox

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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:08 am Post subject: 99 sportsman 500 running rich |
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i have a 99 sportsman 500 it starts and runs to about 1/4 throttle then any further it starts poppin back through the carb and wont rev up any more it is getting to much fuel i think or isnt burning it i have rebuilt carb adjusted the floats and the jet needle i even put new spark plug and boot and cleaned the pickup coil so it will have good spark please help thanks
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nbsportsman Deputy

Joined: May 16, 2004 Posts: 2147 Location: New Brunswick Canada

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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:32 am Post subject: Re: 99 sportsman 500 running rich |
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Could be the needle jet is worn allowing too much gas through. You could lift the "C" clip a notch or two and try that or go with a smaller main jet....
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dempsey92 Fox

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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:05 pm Post subject: Re: 99 sportsman 500 running rich |
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thanks i tryed that with the c clip and in helped but doesent have any power still
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nbsportsman Deputy

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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: 99 sportsman 500 running rich |
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If it's down on power that could be due to worn lobs on the camshaft. This was a common problem on the pre-2001 500 Sportsman models....
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Farmr123 Sheriff

Joined: May 29, 2003 Posts: 5667 Location: Central Nebraska

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Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:09 am Post subject: Re: 99 sportsman 500 running rich |
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It could be worn cam lobes, a plugged exhaust, a torn carb diaphragm, or a torn boot between the carb & cylinder, as well as a carb needing an adjustment.
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dempsey92 Fox

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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 1:30 pm Post subject: Re: 99 sportsman 500 running rich |
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i checked spark plug again and it looks like maybe the exciter coil is goin out do yall think that could be the problem
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Farmr123 Sheriff

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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 3:56 am Post subject: Re: 99 sportsman 500 running rich |
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Could be going out or could be out of adjustment. An out of time situation, or a weak/intermittent spark can also cause problems.
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chrisrccolleman Coyote

Joined: Nov 02, 2007 Posts: 62 Location: Oostende Belgium

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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 5:37 am Post subject: Re: 99 sportsman 500 running rich |
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When an engine starts popping through the carb it is often because the intake valve clearance is gone.
Loss of power can also be caused by incorrect valve clearance.
If all else fails have a look in that department.
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