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 Post subject: '74 MT 250 Carb Setting
PostPosted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 12:45 pm 
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I have a question regarding my newly rebuilt '74 MT 250 and it's carb setting. Took it out for my first ride and found when reaching 4500 rpm or so the engine stops accelerating and starts running rough. It's been 40 or more years since I worked on a two stroke so not clear if I'm running into a rich or lean situation? Any thoughts?

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:02 pm 
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Hello Kevin,
I have a '74 MT250 on it's first overbore;it runs well with the needle clip in the bottom groove. I found this by trial and error because Canadian model carb specs seem to be quite different from U.S.
Be sure that the 6 holes in the endplate of the muffler upstream of the removable spark arrestor are clear and unplugged or performance will be anemic whatever the carb settings.


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PostPosted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:15 pm 
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So a bit of an update.

I purchased a new spark plug, the dealer didn't have the exact NGK plug but had the resistor type plug. Come to find out they don't work well in an older vehicles such as the MT as they need more voltage to function. Switched to the non-resistor (the correct plug) and the bike runs much better at higher rpm but still has the same but less of a problem between 4 & 5K rpm. The plug looks good maybe a little on the dark side.

Not clear if I have a timing problem or point gap or ? Going to bring it to someone and see what he can find in a few weeks. In the mean time I'll look at where the clip is placed and maybe experiment with that first.

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 10:35 pm 
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Update #2

Moved the carb slide needle jet clip to the bottom cutout, that actually made it run worse. So moved the clip to the top setting, now I have ok low end power and smooth performance between 4000 and 5500 rpm then gets rough.

But something still needs tweaking as the power band is very uneven and lacks the punch it should have.

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:24 pm 
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i have a question do you or any body out in elsinore land know :? were to get a new carb to air box rubber boot for
a 74 mt 250
any info would be greatly apreciated


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:18 pm 
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sagetree33 wrote:
i have a question do you or any body out in elsinore land know :? were to get a new carb to air box rubber boot for
a 74 mt 250
any info would be greatly apreciated


Not sure you'll find a new boot but here's the Honda p/n 17214-358-000.

It's possible I have an extra, I'll check and get back to you.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 7:29 pm 
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sagetree33 wrote:
i have a question do you or any body out in elsinore land know :? were to get a new carb to air box rubber boot for
a 74 mt 250
any info would be greatly apreciated


I have a used carb to air box boot for a '74, let me know if you want it.

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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2018 6:23 am 
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I'm having the same problem with mine, is your oil injection still connected?

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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2018 12:02 pm 
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Rustynutz wrote:
I'm having the same problem with mine, is your oil injection still connected?


Yes, I am using the oil injection system. Please see the thread titled Carb Components for help setting the carb and purchasing the correct spark plug. Ray has a wealth of knowledge on this subject as you will see. Let me know if I can help, good luck.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2018 3:54 pm 
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sagetree33 wrote:
i have a question do you or any body out in elsinore land know :? were to get a new carb to air box rubber boot for
a 74 mt 250
any info would be greatly apreciated


These are now available:https://www.ebay.com/itm/Reproduct-air-boot-for-MT250-Elsinore-VMX-vintage-motocross/253747025613?hash=item3b148056cd%3Ag%3AJikAAOSwru9bFMre&_sacat=0&_nkw=mt250+air+boot&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313

Ebay item number 253747025613


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