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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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ok sorry i didnt mention that i would drop down gear to take off it seemed to be struggling to get up speed but did get figured out too big on main was giving too much gas anyway thanks for the help i am now set with carb.
 
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guys thanks for the help i am now at a 190 main and a 48 on the slow with about 2 3/4 to 3 turns out on the a/f think i may have the settings needed plugged chopped a few times with new plugs each time and same all the way through a light grayish color on each check. tahnks again!!!
 
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ok sorry i didnt mention that i would drop down gear to take off it seemed to be struggling to get up speed but did get figured out too big on main was giving too much gas anyway thanks for the help i am now set with carb.
 

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Originally Posted by roadkng63
guys thanks for the help i am now at a 190 main and a 48 on the slow with about 2 3/4 to 3 turns out on the a/f think i may have the settings needed plugged chopped a few times with new plugs each time and same all the way through a light grayish color on each check. tahnks again!!!
Plugs readings could be false... unleaded fuel doesn't "read" like the old stuff!
You have to read the "tang" & the first thread under 5-10 power microscope.
 
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