Originally Posted by
bob darcey
"Can you even get a instant response from the kent 1600 when you stab the gas pedal ?"
If you're like a lot of us, you want to be able to fix your own problems. I recommend that you get a copy of Jake Lamont's "How To Build And Maintain Competitive (But Legal) FF 1600 Engines" (Keith should have them). Assuming that the carb is race prepped (e.g., has dump tubes installed) and is in relatively good condition, you might try this from Jake's book (pg. 78):
"Since the secondary idle adjustment is available only from the bottom of the carb, it must be set before the carb is installed on the engine. Turn the screw in until the throttle plate just begins to uncover the first of the fuel transfer holes. If the plate is too low, either from misadjustment or wear on the idle stops, the fuel flow will be cut off and a SEVERE off-idle stumble will result. This will be particularly noticeable when the driver "blips" the throttle for a downshift. If the secondary throttle plate is too high, it will require the primary idle adjustment to be set too low and the same symptoms can occur."