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Ok all thanks for the input!! Fancy screwdriver came in this morning. Used it and choke did not even kick in and almost no black smoke ( I adjusted to 1 .5 turns out and see where it goes). Again, thank for all the feedback.....

blows black, not much.

Idle adjusts down easily, it was low when first installed so raised it. Once it settles down from the cold start high idle it runs fine. But I will say when I hit the throttle, it does blow some black making me think lean. I ordered a tool mentioned about and will see if adjusting it clears the problem. tool supposed to be here monday. will follow up then

I just ordered that too;, never seen one before. thanks for the heads up

Yes it is an aftermarket, and yes one would think it has an automatic choke the way it acts. I will have to double check on the jet sizing. I think idle mixture is where iI am going next. And of course it most inaccessible without loosening it up and spinning the carb.. for access. thanks for the input all.

Have a 1998 AC 300 2x4, Just installed a new carburetor. Engine starts easy but the choke RPMs are very hi and take along time (5-10 mins when cold out). After engine has warmed up choke releases and it idles and runs fine., It does no have an electric choke. The choke lever is never used and it seems like an auto choke? Long story short, how can I lower the choke rpm levels? Also, carb came with a spare145 jet, not 100% sure what is installed. Could this impact choke RPMs? Any help and information greatly appreciated.