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From: Martin A. Secrest <msecrest@erols.com>
> The thing about owning two Triumphs is that it's like having a pair of
> Pugs -- pay attention to one, and the other gets jealous. My GT6 throws
> a u-joint, and now ...
>
> My '72 TR6 suddenly runs so rich, the plugs foul in short order
> (showing the black sooty plug evidence after a few hours running time).
> Lots of white smoke, too. Any ideas as to what would cause this? I set
> the mixture a couple months ago to spot-on, the K&N air filters weren't
> dirty (but I'm cleaning them anyway), and the carburetors were
> professionally rebuilt a couple years ago by the PO.
>
> The choke setting seems normal too, at first glance. Hmm.
>
> I haven't gotten into the mixture settings yet, but those don't just up
> and change themselves (unlike women).
If one of your floats has developed a leak, it will make your car run rich.
White smoke is often indicative of a blown head gasket.
Good luck,
Irv Korey
74 TR6 CF22767U with A type o/d since 1983
TR4 VSCDA Group 2 #58 now improved to mid pack
Highland Park, IL
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