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Originally Posted by Bigasstrux
Finally.........it runs! Sounds like this engine has been running rich for a while. These trucks came from the factory set up to run on the rich side for two reasons. When operating under loaded conditions it helped the engine run a bit cooler. Secondly, back then nobody gave a thought about fuel consumption. I re-jet the carbs on all the trucks I build, they all run way too rich when I get them. Take a look at the residue inside the exhaust after you drive it a few miles, if it's black it's running too rich.
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Well after reading this, it has for sure been running too rich. Seems to be running good now.
I had black in the pipes all the time. I am hoping the carb rebuild rectify's this problem.