Idel mixture screw issue

[trcooperone]

I am new to Q-jet carbs (I think I have the "late" model) and I went to tune mine and the mixture screws are in-set pretty deep in the carb and it is just about imposable to tune with a needle nose. Is there a tool or longer screws I can get somewhere?

 

[andyblack]

There is a special tool you can get at most parts stores that is designed specifically for turning those screws. It looks like a screwdriver handle with a flexible neck and some different sized bits that will fit down inside the screw heads. Even with this tool, it can still be aggravating.

 

[dyeager535]

Or get the right diameter tubing, and smash it flat.

I don't recall if the earlier mix screws have the same taper or not, if they are that would be an easy solution.