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Re: Fouled Plugs

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Fouled Plugs
From: "Don Spence" <dspence@oanet.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 19:52:55 -0700
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>Subject: Triumphs@Autox.team.net daily digest V1 #813
>Date: Fri, Nov 16, 2001, 11:53 AM
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> Message text written by "James Fowler"
>>I am having trouble with fouling the front 2 plugs.  The SU's have been
> rebuilt to include rebushing, new needles, etc.  It appears that the front
> carb is still too rich!  I have leaned it to the point that the adjusting
> nut does not turn anymore.  The needle seems to be centered, in that the
> pistons will drop with a "clunk" when manually raised.
> What do I check next?  I am using Champions and a copy of an original
> Haynes manual.
> <
>
> Next?  Check the float.  Is the level correct?  Is the float leaking?  Is
> there foriegn debris in the valve?


Gee Dave, I'm sure good old American debris could cause a leak too. :>

You may have the wrong or a worn needle if it's still rich.

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