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1980 GMC Truck Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Exhaust, Tire.
Mileage: 50,000 miles.

Asked on December 27, 2012

GMC Truck Engine Problem

I have an edelbrock intake and carb on my 350 and my trucks running a bit rich and is spitting carbon from the exhaust, what is the exact readjustment ratio procedure for the carb to put it back to normal? I do not know what it is at right now. And what cleaners should i run through my truck to get the system cleaner?
Avatar Asked by jessesandberg

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Replied on December 27, 2012

There is no exact setting. All carbs are different. What I always would do is turn both fuel and air mixture screws in the entire way and then back out 1 1/2 turns. From there, I would adjust slowly until the engine runs its smoothest.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on December 27, 2012

Ok thanks, is there anything else i should do to it?

Tiny Response from jessesandberg
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Replied on December 27, 2012

As far as adjustment?

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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