Engine runs rich with little power

Posted by Larry Jenkins on October 22, 1997 at 16:04:05

Trying to get my newly restored 30 Coupe on the road is getting to be quite a challenge..
I am using a B carburetor with a Grose float valve, and the carb is sqeaky clean as is the fuel system evidenced by a clear filter bowl. Also using a filter attached to the top of the shutoff valve.
Timing appears to be correct, and the timing gear cover is the B cover as evidenced by the oval shaped boss aroung the timing pin hole.The condersor is new. Now for the main question.
The car runs very rich even with the dash control almost shut off.The idle screw is 1 3/4 turns open.Ron from Standard Auto Parts (Old Ernie Hemmings store in Peoria, IL) says that the intake manifold may not be flat causing an air leak, and suggests that the manifold be removed and planed flat.
Would appreciate any suggestions..
Larry Jenkins

Follow Ups:
Re: Engine runs rich with little power DJ.Voyce October 25, 1997 at 01:11:50(0)
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Re: Engine runs rich with little power Bob Johnson October 22, 1997 at 17:30:25(0)
Re: Engine runs rich with little power Mike Flanagan October 22, 1997 at 17:27:02(6)
Re: Engine runs rich with little power Bob Johnson October 22, 1997 at 17:42:19(5)
Re: Engine runs rich with little power Larry Jenkins October 23, 1997 at 15:53:45(4)
Re: Engine runs rich with little power Mike Flanagan October 23, 1997 at 21:41:50(0)
Re: Engine runs rich with little power Bob Johnson October 23, 1997 at 17:24:01(1)
Re: Engine runs rich with little power Bob Johnson October 27, 1997 at 09:48:17(0)
Re: Engine runs rich with little power Dave Sturges October 23, 1997 at 17:16:34(0)

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