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RE: GT500 smell, exhaust spit
By Will - 10/15/2000 12:33:36 AM; IP 24.26.244.215
I've got quite a few things to tune on the car, but I'm just taking one thing at a time. For example, I recently changed from a 160 degree thermostat to a 180 deg. I'm thinking about going to a 190. Didn't Ford install a 192? I think I read that somewhere.

I noticed when I had the air cleaners off that the back carb was black, but the front was not. This leads me to believe the power valve on the back carb is opening, but the throttle blades are closed, so it's basically just filling the carb with gas.

I tried setting the idle with the back carb only. I'm talking about the screw that moves the throttle blades, not the mixture screws. This way at least some air is going through the back carb at all times. This seems to help a little, but my eyes still burn after driving slow. They don't hurt if I go freeway speeds.

Another thing to note is that I don't have a shifter boot or air conditioner installed yet. I know the fumes will be better once I plug those holes, but that will only hide the problem. The engine will still be running rich.

I'm considering putting a very low power valve (2.5") or a plug in the back carb. The only time I should be running off the back carb is during mostly full throttle, so I'd rather let the airflow suck gas through the jets instead of the power valve dribbling gas.

What the heck. If nothing else, it'll be interesting.
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Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=3000&Reply=2993><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor3000" onclick="return false;">He is using 2 carbs, but I have advice still :)</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Ross, <i>10/11/2000</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=3000', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor3000') }); </script>  He is using 2 carbs, but I have advice still :) -- Ross, 10/11/2000
 RE: He is using 2 carbs, but I have advice still :) -- Will, 10/12/2000
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Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=3081&Reply=2993><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor3081" onclick="return false;">RE: The reason for the 750</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Morgan, <i>10/19/2000</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=3081', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor3081') }); </script>  RE: The reason for the 750 -- Morgan, 10/19/2000
 RE: The reason for the 750 -- Will, 10/19/2000
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