NYStang2002 Member Apr 10, 2003 231 0 16 Wappingers Falls, New York Sep 1, 2004 #1 Sep 1, 2004 #1 I'm a little confused when some here say i'm running a little rich or lean. What are the causes? Effects? Fixes?
I'm a little confused when some here say i'm running a little rich or lean. What are the causes? Effects? Fixes?
B billyfe390 New Member Aug 18, 2003 573 0 0 Sep 1, 2004 #2 Sep 1, 2004 #2 NYStang2002 said: I'm a little confused when some here say i'm running a little rich or lean. What are the causes? Effects? Fixes? Click to expand... Rich means that you are dumping more fuel in the motor and your. Lean means that your dumping less fuel into the motor. Rich= too much fuel loss of power and economy. Lean= More power, more economy hotter combustion chamber temps. If you get it too lean it increases the chance of detonation and you can burn valves and pistons. If it is too rich you will lose a ton of power and possibly wash the oil out of the top of the cylinders.
NYStang2002 said: I'm a little confused when some here say i'm running a little rich or lean. What are the causes? Effects? Fixes? Click to expand... Rich means that you are dumping more fuel in the motor and your. Lean means that your dumping less fuel into the motor. Rich= too much fuel loss of power and economy. Lean= More power, more economy hotter combustion chamber temps. If you get it too lean it increases the chance of detonation and you can burn valves and pistons. If it is too rich you will lose a ton of power and possibly wash the oil out of the top of the cylinders.