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Question
Hi - I've recently been experiencing black smoke from my tail pipe. All my plug are showing normal signs and my cylinders are all running 148-150 compression readings. I've gone over the carb to look for any worn rubber or vacuum leaks and nothing. timing is to Jeep specs 6BDC.the carb is less than a year old and I replaced all the hoses with fresh ones at the time of install. any ideas? thanks so much for insight you might have?
These engines have been known to experience worn valve stem seals. Usaully, smoke is emitted right after start up.
As for the carburetor, is the metering rod properly adjusted? Is the float level properly set?
These both can cause rich mixtures and smoke.
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Kevin Pilotte
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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.
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I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.
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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.
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