I looked around and I hope this belongs here I know sometimes people put carbs in there own category because fuel injections is pretty much the stuff now.
I am new to carbs and need some help. I have done some research and need to know if this is correct..
So I have a 302 with a 650 cfm Edelbrock Carb
I think my motor is running rich because...
-There is a smell of gas.
-I get a white smoke from the pipes only when i sit at an idle.
-The smoke does not give me the appearance of coolant or oil really.
-The tailpipes have what seems like quite a bit of carbon build up.
-My plugs appeared to have a dark liquid carbon build up on them.
To fix this I need to...
-Get a vacuum gauge and hook it up to the carb.
-Turn down the tuning screws (sorry don't know the term.)
-Unscrew them until I get a higher vacuum and stop when the vacuum drops again.
Since I mentioned the exhaust I should mention it has no smog pump or cats. Just pipes and a couple glass packs. I am working on replacing the exhaust. But I am in college. So time and money are short at the moment.
Is this all sounding right? what is your guys opinions? I feel I could have a bad seal in the motor and oil could be getting in but its not constant. I also feel it could be the valve stem seals but once again it only smokes on the idle. Hope I gave enough details and what not so you guys can help me out.
Thanks in advance guys.
I am new to carbs and need some help. I have done some research and need to know if this is correct..
So I have a 302 with a 650 cfm Edelbrock Carb
I think my motor is running rich because...
-There is a smell of gas.
-I get a white smoke from the pipes only when i sit at an idle.
-The smoke does not give me the appearance of coolant or oil really.
-The tailpipes have what seems like quite a bit of carbon build up.
-My plugs appeared to have a dark liquid carbon build up on them.
To fix this I need to...
-Get a vacuum gauge and hook it up to the carb.
-Turn down the tuning screws (sorry don't know the term.)
-Unscrew them until I get a higher vacuum and stop when the vacuum drops again.
Since I mentioned the exhaust I should mention it has no smog pump or cats. Just pipes and a couple glass packs. I am working on replacing the exhaust. But I am in college. So time and money are short at the moment.
Is this all sounding right? what is your guys opinions? I feel I could have a bad seal in the motor and oil could be getting in but its not constant. I also feel it could be the valve stem seals but once again it only smokes on the idle. Hope I gave enough details and what not so you guys can help me out.
Thanks in advance guys.
