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Re: Rebuilt engine running rich

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Subject: Re: Rebuilt engine running rich
From: "Mark Creamer" <mcreamer@cinci.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 10:17:52 -0500
I was given the Bosch #4220 Platinums as a replacement for the Champions
since my local AutoZone didn't have the champs. I have not installed them.
Are they correct for my 76?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sally or Dick Taylor" <tr6taylor@webtv.net>
To: "KTnKT" <ktnkt@cape.com>
Cc: "6 Pack" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2000 2:53 AM
Subject: Re: Rebuilt engine running rich


> Kevin---It's probably not fair to compare your motorcycle 'Champion'
> plugs with those that I've found to work well in the TR6. That said, I
> believe the heat range of any plug you use will help the engine keep
> it's tune more than the brand name. If you still do not prefer the
> "Champs," (N12Y-C) or some combo of those characters, ask the clerk for
> a cross-referenced brand of your choice.
>
> In your original posting you thought that your carbs were "running rich"
> and suggestions were made on possible changes that could lean out the
> mix. Do you now believe the carbs had nothing to do with what you
> percieved as a rich mixture?  What, if anything, did you do to the carbs
> after changing out the spark plugs?
>
> Dick T.

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