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DemonMustang

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can someone tell me the physical symptoms of running rich
 

jtfairlane

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A few that can happen:

Stronger smell of fuel from exhaust.

Black soot in tailpipe tips.

Darker shades on spark plugs (dark brown to black).

Loss of power when compared to a more normal Air/Fuel ratio.

Excessive carbon buildup on pistons.
 

jtfairlane

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sorry, double post.
 
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