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Re: [T3] Spin


> I think you may need TWO things to make it pop: extra fuel AND a leak to
let
> air in. Eliminating either one will fix the popping, but the extra fuel
may
> still indicate a problem even if it doesn't pop

There don't seem to be any of the common signs that it's running rich; it
doesn't smoke (much), the idle is very stable, the carbs seemed to be dry on
the inside, last time I looked. The car has spent much of its recent history
running very rich, so I mostly know what to look for, I think.

The only thing I can think of is that maybe one or both of the accelerator
pumps is badly adjusted. However wouldn't that lead to a cloud of black
smoke when I press the pedal?

One other thing that is remotely possible, I suppose, is that one or both of
the chokes is stuck. They worked fine the last time I had the air cleaner
off, but obviously with the aircleaner on you can't see what's going on.
Again, I would expect that to result in clouds of black smoke, and possibly
even the engine bogging down and dying (BTDT).


Daniel.



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