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Old 07-14-2010, 06:43 AM   #8
Bob A.
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Default Re: Carbon buildup in carburetor
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Originally Posted by ford1 View Post
the only way carbon can get into a carb is thru the intake valve , sticking open or burnt, run a compression check on all cylinders
In addition to what Ford 1 stated, weak intake valve springs too. A vacuum gauge test would be a worthwhile test.(somewhere around two to seven inches fluctuation below normal indicates poor valve condition)
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