Carb throttle idle screw not adjusting SOLVED

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I have a Carter bbs carburetor and for some reason when it switches from fast idle to normal idle, the rpm does not drop. Looking at the screws closer I noticed that the idle screw is not even touching anything. Screwing it whole way in does not help either.
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What could be the reason?
 
I have a Carter bbs carburetor and for some reason when it switches from fast idle to normal idle, the rpm does not drop. Looking at the screws closer I noticed that the idle screw is not even touching anything. Screwing it whole way in does not help either.
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What could be the reason?

What I would do is start disconnecting linkage parts until I found what was holding it open.
If I didn’t find it doing that I would make sure the throttle plates inside the carb were centered when closed.
 
Thanks for the replies! I'll check these tomorrow when I have more time and update you after that.
 
It is common for those to stay/stick on the fast-idle cam, due to either the cam sticking, or the choke is faulty, or the choke is not getting enough heat.
Try a penetrating lube on the cam. If that don't do it remove and polish the pivot screw, reinstall it dry.
I have, many a time, zip-tied a weight onto the vertical link, making it heavy enough to trip the cam.
 
I would disconnect ALL linkages going to the throttle lever and see if it will fall to idle.
 
I have a Carter bbs carburetor and for some reason when it switches from fast idle to normal idle, the rpm does not drop. Looking at the screws closer I noticed that the idle screw is not even touching anything. Screwing it whole way in does not help either.
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What could be the reason?
Remove the rod circled in red. That's the offender. That rod installs on the choke, not the throttle lever.
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Sooo...it was the throttle linkage cable. Now, I just have to figure wheter to replace the cable or get it unstuck.

Thanks for the help everybody!

Edit: Adjusted the throttle cable from this bolt and now the problem is fixed.
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I think that picture is a bit deceiving at first glance. I thought you were correct, but a real close look shows it is hooked up to the choke. I think it's correct. Or I'm just misunderstanding completely.
I think you're right!
 
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