Author Topic: Carbon fouled plugs (Read 1198 times)

garner67 · « **Reply #25 on:** September, 30, 2009, 08:40:59 AM »

Thanks for all the help everyone.

Last night I removed and inspected the dist cap (checked out ok, no cracks); inspected all the plug wires (look undamaged); and reinstalled the carb (Recarbco did adjust the idle mixture when they tested the carb). Everything looked fine, however I did notice that the (+) connection to the electric choke wasn't making a firm connection, so I fixed that. It was too late to fire up the engine last night (without penalties from "the boss"), so I got up this morning and cranked it up. It seemed to be running smoother when I revved the engine, but I didn't have time to move cars around to give it a test drive.

Unfortunately, I have plans tonight, so I won't be able to touch the car again until Thurs. Hopefully, it's running better again.

Thanks again.

daveSanborn · « **Reply #26 on:** September, 30, 2009, 09:19:59 AM »

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Unfortunately, I have plans tonight, so I won't be able to touch the car again until Thurs.

Sure, no problem. That's what internet solitaire is for. I figure Thursday should give me plenty of time to play a few hundred games......

garner67 · « **Reply #27 on:** September, 30, 2009, 12:36:29 PM »

Ok, I couldn't stand the waiting, so I told work that I had a lunch time doctor's appointment, and I went home to fire up the ride.

drum roll...

Success!!!

I guess between the adjustments Recarbco did for free on their test engine & flow bench and the repaired lose choke connection, my engine stumbling issues have been solved. However, I'd like to purchase a wide band fuel meter some day soon to really see how that carb is performing on my engine.

Of course, with one success comes another challenge. After taking the quick 3 block spin, I pulled back into the garage to discover the lower radiator hose leaking. Oh well, that's a simple fix I'll do this weekend.

Thanks again for the support. :tigg

silverblueBP · « **Reply #28 on:** September, 30, 2009, 06:15:01 PM »

Glad it was a relatively easy fix!

monkeystash · « **Reply #29 on:** October, 02, 2009, 08:04:07 AM »

Glad you figured it out Mike. I'll bet you a dollar the choke wasn't open before, causing the rich mixture. If it happens again, wire the choke open to eliminate that variable.