<VV> Running Lean?

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r.gault@sbcglobal.net writes:

> I just replaced the '65 carbs on my 140 daily driver with a set of '66 
> carbs
> (and linkage) that I rebuilt.  The car runs "OK", but it is a little uneven 
> on
> moderate acceleration - not quite enough to call it a miss, but of similar
> character.  I'm suspicious that the primaries are running a little lean.  
> I've
> never been satisfied with my ability to "read" plugs to determine mixture, 
> so
> I'm looking for advice.  (No humble opinions, please.)
> 
> Primary Jets : .051's
> Secondary Jets : .048's
> Float Level : 1-1/8"
> 
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Go with your gut feeling ..53  on the primaries and 51's on the 
secondaries...

Without LEAD in the gas..it's very hard to read in the range you need to....

NowadaZe  it's just  "white"  is OK..     BLUE is too hot!....  BLACK  is 
fouled / dead..

Matt