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Author:  Joel [ Thu Jul 11, 2002 7:48 am ]
Post subject:  The Valiant's smoking!

I finally have my '69 Valiant running much better. Here's my problem. When I punch the throtle, I get some smoke through the exhaust. I rebuilt my carb and realized that it was completely black inside the throat. It's an aluminum body holley 1920. Laquer thinner wouldn't dissolve the black coating. I don't know if it's carbon or some kind of coating that they put on at the factory. I don't seem to be burning any oil. Is it a problem with the air/fuel mix?? The car misses a bit until it warms up for a minute.

Joel

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Author:  Doctor Dodge (Doug Dutra) [ Thu Jul 11, 2002 4:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Valiant's smoking, that means it's running

Quote:
: I finally have my '69 Valiant running much
: better. Here's my problem. When I punch the
: throtle, I get some smoke through the
: exhaust. I rebuilt my carb and realized that
: it was completely black inside the throat.
: It's an aluminum body holley 1920. Laquer
: thinner wouldn't dissolve the black coating.
: I don't know if it's carbon or some kind of
: coating that they put on at the factory. I
: don't seem to be burning any oil. Is it a
: problem with the air/fuel mix?? The car
: misses a bit until it warms up for a minute.
: Joel


Running is good . . .
Don't worry about the black "soot" in the carb. that won't hurt anything.
Make sure the PCV valve and passageway / hose is clear, also be sure to run thick oil during the hot weather months. (no 10w-30)
Keep driving and tuning, Slants may not always run well but they will keep running with a little care.
DD

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