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Re: '72 TR6 Running Lean

To: Sally or Dick Taylor <tr6taylor@webtv.net>
Subject: Re: '72 TR6 Running Lean
From: "bill.georgas" <bill.georgas@mciworld.com>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 09:43:51 -0500
Dick,

Thanks,  I have been through most of these, but I think I'll probably go
through them again, (and check the diaphragms as well!)  BTW, it stalls at
1/16" of lift......

Thanks,

Bill

-----Original Message-----
From: Sally or Dick Taylor <tr6taylor@webtv.net>
To: bill.georgas <bill.georgas@mciworld.com>
Cc: 6pack@autox.team.net <6pack@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, May 12, 2000 1:07 AM
Subject: Re: '72 TR6 Running Lean


>Bill---Your carbs may indeed be causing the symptoms of "lean, beyond
>2800 rpm,"
>but don't rely on the "piston lifting" test as described in several
>publications. The pin, or piston need only be raised about 1/16" to
>check the air/fuel mix, not as much as the 1/4" as some write. If the
>engine responds to the 1/16" lift-test, the carbs are adjusted properly,
>so far as mix is concerned.
>
>Other items that can cause what seems like  "fuel starvation" is as
>follows:
>Partially blocked fuel filter---
>carb linkage badly out of sync---
>Restricted air flow thru the filters---
>not getting full throttle opening---
>
>Mechanical items not related to fuel:
>ignition point float---
>distributor shaft( bushing) wobble---
>flat cam lobes, cam out of time---
>Poor compression---
>blown head gasket---
>Valve spring(s) broken---
>
>Ther are others, but most of the above are not too dificult to check.
>
>Please report back when you determine the cause!
>
>Dick Taylor
>'73
>
>


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