Idle / Fuel mixture screw

[jumpin johnny]

75 20HP merc
rebuilt carb, top end runs great! but i cant get a smooth idle.
How sensitive should the Fuel mixture screw be?

 

[Laddies]

Re: Idle / Fuel mixture screw

When the mixture is close it's quicker than if off a long ways. Adjust in gear and warm if it won't adjust then redo the carb.