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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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Quad jet running rich

dumb question, but how do I adjust my carb?
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Re: Quad jet running rich

Depends what carb it is, when it's rich, and why.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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Re: Quad jet running rich

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Depends what carb it is, when it's rich, and why.
its a OEM carb and it runs at lower rpm's.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Re: Quad jet running rich

You're gonna have to do better then that bud. You need to help us help you, we can't read your mind.

- How do you know it's rich
- What OEM carb? That's like saying it's got an OEM engine. Is this computer controlled still? Are both the MCS and TPS set up and working?
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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Re: Quad jet running rich

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You're gonna have to do better then that bud. You need to help us help you, we can't read your mind.

- How do you know it's rich
- What OEM carb? That's like saying it's got an OEM engine. Is this computer controlled still? Are both the MCS and TPS set up and working?
I know its running rich because of the gas fumes that irritate my eyes while in the car.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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Re: Quad jet running rich

hey maga, he is right, we need more information. Is the carb a computer controlled E4ME? Do you have any check engine lights on, possibly pointing towards a throttle position sensor? If you check on the side of the carb, you should find some numbers casted in. Write them down and send them our way!
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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Re: Quad jet running rich

Originally Posted by magadith
I know its running rich because of the gas fumes that irritate my eyes while in the car.
Alrighty then - good luck.
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