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Posted by Dave BN on March 03, 2001 at 07:45:26 from (64.12.104.39):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: What makes a gas engine run rich posted by Gene on March 02, 2001 at 22:11:23:
I like the idea of trying a new or different carburetor. Can you borrow one from somebody just to try it? Sounds like your getting too much air from somwhere, like maybe a crack in the carburetor body where you can't see it. Other possibility is weak spark. Maybe it's time to try a new distributor. Again, maybe you could borrow one from a parts house or junk yard just to try it. I know it gets expensive experimenting. Lastly, and I know this sounds stupid, but what brand of fuel do you use? I have solved problems for myself and others by switching brands. Good luck. DAve BN.
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