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Subject: Emissions Testing
From: Russell Tweed <russell@smartcard.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2000 15:08:32 +0000
Organization: Microexpert Ltd.
References: <3.0.6.32.20000405190218.008feb20@pacbell.net>
I've just had my Dolomite 1850 fail its MoT test on emissions - doubly
irritating 'cuz it's date of manufacture is a mere five days after the
deadline for emissions testing in Mot's :)

My question is this - I know full well the car's running far too rich a
mixture, so that needs sorting out - but what else could cause high emissions
(>1200ppb HC's) in a Dolomite?

I've changed plugs and points as a matter of course, and the head's recently 
been cleaned up and checked, along with new gaskets all round. Aside from the
carb setup, is there anything glaringly obvious I've missed? ;)

Additionally, if anyone knows any good web-based references about how  to
balance SU carbs properly, I'd be very grateful - as I'm Haynes-manual-less ;)

-Russ

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