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Old 02-04-2015, 01:22 PM   #6
enaberif
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Re: Quadrajet jetting question

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Originally Posted by Jaysonb View Post
I wonder how my dad, and grandpa set there carbs up back in the old days? The wide band set up is cool, but its not the only way to tune a engine. Believe it or not, back in ancient times guys used to have to pull spark plugs, and determine how there engine was running, just by the color of the plug!! Sounds crazy, I know!!!
Plug checks for carb engines is STILL one of the easiest way to tune a carb. Whether it be on a truck or a bike. But its not always 100% accurate.

A wideband will show you your levels at all rpms so you can tune properly for varying conditions.
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