I purchased a 1999 sportsman a month ago knowing that it needed some TLC. Initial issue i was aware of was that it idled well but when accelerating it would sputter and then after it got through the sputter it would allow for a full rev. Then it would randomly make a big back fire after releasing the throttle and die. Then it would fire right back up and same issue. After a full rev it wouldn't go back to idle when you released the throttle without dying. It also just randomly dies running around 1500 rpms or so. Fires right back up and idles after dying. When I choke it seems to rev smoother however eventually it starts to flood out. it After reading many many forums on my issues I have done the following.
Pulled my fuel tank and emptied and cleaned it
Replaced all fuel lines and properly clamped them (new filter as well)
Replaced the fuel shutoff switch
Replaced the fuel pump
Replaced the camshaft and rockers which notoriously go bad for that model year
Existing exhaust rocker was worn but the camshaft looked good like it was replaced
Adjusted all valves at TDC to .006
Replaced the intake manifold
Replaced the stator assembly including the pickup coil
Tested and validated proper ohm readings on all electrical wires
Spark appears hot and consistent
Ensured that all wiring was well grounded and lubed the connections
Replaced the start/kill control cluster
Rebuilt the carb after cleaning it with an ultrasonic bath
Ended up buying a brand new Zoom carb from Amazon
Ensured that the pilot screw is 2 turns out
At this point i am feeling like it's a fuel/air mix issue perhaps?
Need some Help as I am about done tinkering with this thing!
Thank you in advance,
Dave
Pulled my fuel tank and emptied and cleaned it
Replaced all fuel lines and properly clamped them (new filter as well)
Replaced the fuel shutoff switch
Replaced the fuel pump
Replaced the camshaft and rockers which notoriously go bad for that model year
Existing exhaust rocker was worn but the camshaft looked good like it was replaced
Adjusted all valves at TDC to .006
Replaced the intake manifold
Replaced the stator assembly including the pickup coil
Tested and validated proper ohm readings on all electrical wires
Spark appears hot and consistent
Ensured that all wiring was well grounded and lubed the connections
Replaced the start/kill control cluster
Rebuilt the carb after cleaning it with an ultrasonic bath
Ended up buying a brand new Zoom carb from Amazon
Ensured that the pilot screw is 2 turns out
At this point i am feeling like it's a fuel/air mix issue perhaps?
Need some Help as I am about done tinkering with this thing!
Thank you in advance,
Dave

