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eden7842

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hey

what sort of reading should i get at idle, atm ive got 13.5 and it bounces around between 13 and 14 ish

does that sound normal?

cheers eden

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!


Brett

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Doesnt matter too much what the afr is aslong as it passes emissions ur ok mine bounces like fook aswell though every thing in my carb is new so im interested in what others doo

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jamie@thefatgarage

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AFR at idle will move around, more if the cam is hot. It's nothing to worry about.


apbellamy

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the van is about the same as that, bounces about a bit

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i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it

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dazibee

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13.5 AFR is 2.5% CO so that is about right for idle at least


eden7842

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sweet just checking. to the rollers we go

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!


bennyy

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mine always used to move around too

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Yes, Carl says he gets requests for rimming all the time

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yeah stick the bit in and give it a wobble *wink*


scott the joiner

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Mines lean at idle very lean at 17-18 idles ok & comes straight down to 14-15 normal drive & 11 on wot


TurboPickle

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mine used to move about between 13-15 at idle. cleaned the sensor and now stays between 14-15


Johnny

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mine bounces between 13.8 and 14.4 (ISH)


Brett

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interestingly a stronger carb spring seems to make it alot worse

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Johnny

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im using the second strongest spring with engine oil. and a tuned needle from avonbar.

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