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    throttle plate setting at idle ( solex Carbs)

    Can anyone tell me if the throttle plates should be closed at idle ( 900 rpm) on twin solex carburators for a Volvo 250 engine ? I think the idle jets are feeding fuel above the plates and for fuel to flow the plates should be slightly open to get to 900 rpm but I may be wrong!
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    solex carbs -no gas unless choked

    I have a Volvo 250 with twin solex carbs 1992 vintage. They will not suck the gas unless you put your fingers into the top of the carbs and in effect choke the inlet. When you remove your fingers the gas stops and the engine stops. Both carbs have been removed and cleaned and found no evidence...
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