Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither were carburetors. Just like the ancient Roman aqueducts achieved a technically demanding task using archaic resources, the carburetor was designed to perform ...

We wrote the first of many electronic fuel injection stories way back in 1988 in which we proclaimed that the carburetor, if not dead, was on the clear path to antiquity. That was 30 years ago. Today, ...

When people talk about the air/fuel ratio of their engine, do you get confused? Do they really know what they're talking about, or did they just hear someone mention it in another conversation?

The last time we talked about carburetors, we focused on getting the idle mixture and speed in line. But that’s not all that a carb requires of its owner. Having your idle in line doesn’t mean the car ...

Fine-tuning your Harley’s carburetor can transform your ride from sluggish to smooth. Whether it’s a Mikuni or CV model, knowing how to adjust jets, idle, and air-fuel mix is key. With the right prep, ...

Whether you bought your first carbureted car or are considering doing so, I want to give you a fair warning. Be ready for every conversation about your ride to involve someone shouting from somewhere ...

Forget throttle tip-in, driveability, and vacuum at idle. Set the thing on Kill Mode via thimble-sized fuel jets, disregard the power valve, and let the carburetor dump as much fuel as possible down ...

ATV Carburetor Adjustment involves tuning your ATV’s carb for maximum performance. How do I know my jetting is off? My ATV bogs down a lot, is jetting to blame? I have performance parts, what now?