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July 06, 2008, 02:13:04 pm

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How much smoke is ok without an EGT
« on: July 06, 2008, 02:13:04 pm »
Hiya, I have fixed my boost problem and now i can get 1.1 bar :lol:  But i want to add some more fuel. I used to idle at about 750 rpm for some reason and want to know what i should be idling at? I have given it some more fuel to bring the idle to 950 rpm but i read the how to and it said add another 300 rpm with the fuel screw and then back it off wit the other idle screw. What should i be aiming for as an idle? I wound the screw in and it ended up idling higher but the performance was better. Is this a good idea without an egt? I ordered 1 last night but just impatient :P
Not that much smoke though at this 950 idle
Cheers

Reply #1July 07, 2008, 06:38:21 am

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« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2008, 06:38:21 am »
I mean is something like this ok?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBqgtnzGWUA

Reply #2July 07, 2008, 07:25:04 am

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« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2008, 07:25:04 am »
Mine could get way too high without hardly any smoke at all going up a hill, so if I were you, I'd get a gauge if you like your engine.
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Reply #3July 07, 2008, 07:26:52 am

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« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2008, 07:26:52 am »
yeh i knew that would be the answer :roll:  Ah well lets hope parcelfarce hurry up then :wink:

Reply #4July 07, 2008, 09:31:33 am

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« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2008, 09:31:33 am »
Yup, pretty sure that when you install your gauge you're gonna find out that that much smoke means well over 1300... danger, Will Robertson.
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Reply #5July 07, 2008, 11:42:13 am

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« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2008, 11:42:13 am »
Uh oh...mine smokes a bit like that too...