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Subject: Re: [TR] ZS Carb Questions
From: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2016 18:54:49 -0500
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It is my understanding that if the fuel is too low in the carb, it could 
make it lean all of the time.

Roger
On 07/06/2016 07:17 AM, Harrymague@aol.com wrote:
> After doing some engine work, I notice that one of the cards had a 
> small leak.  I replaced the bottom float seal.  I doing so, I notice 
> that the float value appeared to be sticking so I replaced it.  I 
> check the float level and it appeared to be the 16-17 mm tolerance 
> listed.  I reinstalled the carb and noticed that the engine was 
> running a little rough.  I used my ColorTune.  It showed the carb was 
> running lean.  I attempted to adjust the mixture but could not get the 
> carb to run any richer.  My question is: if the float was not adjusted 
> correctly, making the level of fuel in the bowl low, could this cause 
> my inability to adjust the mixture rich??
> Thanks in advance for any suggestion.
> Harry Mague
> Beavercreek, OH
> 1973 1/2 TR6
>
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    It is my understanding that if the fuel is too low in the carb, it
    could make it lean all of the time.<br>
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    Roger<br>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 07/06/2016 07:17 AM,
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        <div>After doing some engine work, I notice that one of the
          cards had a small leak.  I replaced the bottom float seal.  I
          doing so, I notice that the float value appeared to be
          sticking so I replaced it.  I check the float level and it
          appeared to be the 16-17 mm tolerance listed.  I reinstalled
          the carb and noticed that the engine was running a
          little rough.  I used my ColorTune.  It showed the carb was
          running lean.  I attempted to adjust the mixture but could not
          get the carb to run any richer.  My question is: if the float
          was not adjusted correctly, making the level of fuel in the
          bowl low, could this cause my inability to adjust the mixture
          rich??</div>
        <div>Thanks in advance for any suggestion.</div>
        <div>Harry Mague</div>
        <div>Beavercreek, OH</div>
        <div>1973 1/2 TR6  </div>
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