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Re: Black smoke

To: Vincent Pina <vping@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: Black smoke
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 19:46:07 -0500
Cc: Spridget List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
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Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
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Vincent Pina wrote:
> 
> Black smoke from the tailpipe.
> What is it from?
> How do I get rid of it?

Raw fuel, your choke is either stuck on or the carbs are way too rich.
Try pushing up the jets on the bottom of the carbs, if they are up, then
lean out the carbs by turning the nut on the bottom of the jets up
(tighten) a few turns each.


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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Too many Sprites (again)
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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