1978 Cadillac Brougham Repair Question
Topics covered: Black smoke, Choke, Engine.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on November 1, 2008
1978 Cadillac Brougham Carburetor
Engine Performance problem
1978 Cadillac Brougham V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 132000 miles
I'm running rich, and black smoke. What do I adjust?
1978 Cadillac Brougham V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 132000 miles
I'm running rich, and black smoke. What do I adjust?
Answer
Replied on November 17, 2008
First, make sure the choke isn't sticking closed. If it's ok, there is an air fuel mixture on the front of the carb. Turn it in the entire way, and out 1.5 turns. Start there. See if it improves the problem. You will most likely need to fine tune it, but that is the starting point.
Joe