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what kind of damage can happen if you run your stang to rich in fuel. major damage
 
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cylinder/piston damage, washed out bearings.....
Gonna have to be extremely rich though.
 

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It depends on what type of motor you have and how rich it is running.
 
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i would say biggest trouble with 2 rich is cylinder wash. then the fuel is getting into the oil which is breaking it down. drive long with oil that has none of its lube property's and you could have catastrophic engine failure.
 
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