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09-19-2007, 09:54 AM

slick66stang

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black smoke?

when i start my car black smoke comes out of my exhaust and when i get on it the smoke comes out. its the original 6 in it as far as i know its never been rebuilt what causes the smoke?

09-19-2007, 10:13 AM

sarNz

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RE: black smoke?

black smoke = excess fuel = running rich

so im guessing adjust the carb. better than white smoke lol.

09-19-2007, 10:16 AM

RobbieG.

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RE: black smoke?

Check your float, sounds like it way off.

09-19-2007, 10:17 AM

slick66stang

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RE: black smoke?

its been doing this with 3 carbs now. i been messing with the carb but i cant ever get it tuned right

09-19-2007, 10:20 AM

sarNz

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RE: black smoke?

well at least you have found the problem

09-19-2007, 10:24 AM

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RE: black smoke?

AFAIK

white smoke is oil burning

black smoke is unburned fuel

sounds like you are running rich, carb adjustment

09-19-2007, 10:24 AM

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RE: black smoke?

true but man $200 for a 1 barrel autolite 1100 it sucks, one good thing it makes people mad especiallybikers

09-19-2007, 10:29 AM

sarNz

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RE: black smoke?

you get what you pay for. aw man dont be hatin on the bikers they got enough to deal with as it is, getting rammed by retarded drivers and all. i dont own a road bike but i cant say i dont want one!

09-19-2007, 10:32 AM

slick66stang

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RE: black smoke?

i want a 1942 harley davidson military bike with side car.
ive changed the plugs and wires i know my timing is off i think by 2 degrees would that cause the smoke?