Running rich , is my engine running too cold ?
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Car: 1988 Pontiac trans am
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700R4
Running rich , is my engine running too cold ?
my car is all stock except for my fan switch and thermostat . whenever i go WOT or under heavy acceleration my car gets this raw fuel smell .
BTW im running a 180* thermostat and the fan switch is on @ 200* and off at 185* and this is my average temp . unless i drive her hard she will slowly climb up to 220 *
BTW im running a 180* thermostat and the fan switch is on @ 200* and off at 185* and this is my average temp . unless i drive her hard she will slowly climb up to 220 *
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Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: 5.7 Liter V8
Transmission: Auto 700R4
Axle/Gears: Stock
Re: Running rich , is my engine running too cold ?
I have the same problem, my car just doesnt really want to heat up all the way. Im running a carb'd 350 and I can't get it any higher then where your needle was at in the pick, same fuel smell to.
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Re: Running rich , is my engine running too cold ?
If you want it to run warmer you can put in a hotter thermostat, and/or block off part of your radiator.
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