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Re: Emmissions

To: Jane Burdekin <burdekij@bvsd.k12.co.us>
Subject: Re: Emmissions
From: Joe Curry <curry@wolfenet.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 13:09:39 -0700
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Curry Enterprises
References: <v01530501b06d7fc71d50@[161.97.1.172]>
Jane Burdekin wrote:
> 
> Well folks, the GT6 failed emmissions again here in Colorado.  What would
> make it passable (under 1000 hydrocarbons) at 2500 rpms, and fail at idle
> (923ish rpms)?  I changed the spark plugs, and oil, added a quart of marvel
> mystery oil, and blew out the air filters.  I would have had new air
> filters but the parts place is having operator error problems.  If anyone
> has any suggestions let me know.  Thanks, Jane

Jane,
It sounds like the carbs are set too rich at idle.  When you push in
on it the engine uses the extra fuel and thus has less hydrocarbons
coming through the exhaust.  At least, hope that is the cause....
It's certainly one of the easier and cheaper things to correct.

Joe Curry   '63 Spit


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