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Pilot Screw Settings 84 Aspencade

Hi;
Anyone know the trick to a leaner setting on the pilot screws?
The manual says to set them to 1 1/2 turns out for high elevations. Is this rich or lean? I know; dumb question...
I have mine set at 4 turns out and since replacing my air filter the mileage has gone way down from 45-50 mpg at 60-65mph.
Carbs cleaned, sync, new plugs and air filter.

 

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Not High...

Turning screws in would be leaner, no trick. High altitude would need a leaner setting and 1 1/2 sounds about right.

So yours have always been 4 turns and since replacing filter mileage has tanked. Are you in the mountains somewhere.

I am within sight of Lake Huron in Michigan. Elev about 600 ft. above Sea level, so normal conditions. Checked the plugs, they are darker than I like, so will go back to 3 turns and check the plugs again after 500 miles.
Bought a cheap aftermarket filter off eBay, it's poor quality, never again.
Think I will look for a K&N. What do you use, any suggestions?