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Re: [oletrucks] Too Rich

To: MKlepp4335@cs.com
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Too Rich
From: "A.B." <bigfred@unm.edu>
Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 09:34:11 -0600 (MDT)
I wouldnt' think that changing the main would do any good unless it also
runs wierd on the highway with your foot stompin' on the pedal.
look to the idle/off idle circuit. Unfortunatly, I know nothing about
these 'lill carbs, so I'm not much help with specifics. Good luck.
-alfie


On Wed, 13 Sep 2000 MKlepp4335@cs.com wrote:

> Help gang,
>   I am experiencing another problem with my rebuilt 235 engine.  It drinks 
> gas and runs very rich!  Plugs get super sooty after only a few minutes of 
> idle time.  Tailpipe sooty also, smells of rich mixture while running.  
> Engine stumbles and wants to pop (backfire) when accelerating.  Here's what 
> I've checked and all seems good:  Float level, choke (manual) accel pump, 
> fuel filter, air cleaner, points, wires, cap, plugs, timing, valve lash, 
> mechanical advance, vacuum advance, compression, carb (rebuilt recently), and 
> even tire pressure!  I changed the main fuel jet down to a 46 and it seemed 
> to have no effect.  
>   I know it is either too much gas or too little air causing the imbalance, 
> but can't find anything to save my soul.  Any ideas/experiences?
> 
> Mike Klepp
> '48 3100
> Wichita Falls, TX
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> 

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