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Sep 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?

Sep 19, 2007 | 10:13 AM

sarNz

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black smoke = excess fuel = running rich

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

Sep 19, 2007 | 10:16 AM

RobbieG.

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RE: black smoke?

Check your float, sounds like it way off.

Sep 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

Sep 19, 2007 | 10:20 AM

sarNz

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well at least you have found the problem

Sep 19, 2007 | 10:24 AM

69 redruM

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AFAIK

white smoke is oil burning

black smoke is unburned fuel

sounds like you are running rich, carb adjustment

Sep 19, 2007 | 10:24 AM

slick66stang

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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

Sep 19, 2007 | 10:29 AM

sarNz

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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!

Sep 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?