>Jane Burdekin wrote:
>>
>> Well folks, the GT6 failed emmissions again here in Colorado. What would
>> make it passable (under 1000 hydrocarbons) at 2500 rpms, and fail at idle
>> (923ish rpms)? I changed the spark plugs, and oil, added a quart of marvel
>> mystery oil, and blew out the air filters. I would have had new air
>> filters but the parts place is having operator error problems. If anyone
>> has any suggestions let me know. Thanks, Jane
>
>Jane,
>It sounds like the carbs are set too rich at idle. When you push in
>on it the engine uses the extra fuel and thus has less hydrocarbons
>coming through the exhaust. At least, hope that is the cause....
>It's certainly one of the easier and cheaper things to correct.
>
>Joe Curry '63 Spit
Thanks Joe, I'll check into that. Sure hope we pass a law like Calif and
Washington soon. I can get a waiver after spending $75 on parts(that's
certainly easy to do) so I may have to go that route but I would be just as
happy if it actually passed. Jane
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