7.4 running rich
 

Hi all. Got my 7.4 running with a rebuild kit in the weber/edelbrock carb. I set the floats to spec. Starts on first crank every time. Seems to be a little rich though, as I can smell it a little. Are the marine engines supposed to be a little on the rich side?


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Re: 7.4 running rich
 

Hey Paul ,
Hook up a vacuum gauge to a vacuum port on the base of your Weber.
Adjust the idle/air screws til you have optimum vacuum , that should solve it for ya. :wink_thumbup:

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Ok Larry. I'll have to go to a plug on my intake to get some vac. My weber has no ports on it


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It should still work fine Paul
Just make sure you keep the screws out the same number of turns , or at least very close.

Re: 7.4 running rich
 

Gotcha. I prolly need to check the plugs and my timing too. I think that's the only two things I haven't looked at on this thing. I better get on the ball- weather is warming up quick here


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Re: 7.4 running rich
 

Your in the 80s already ain't ya?
I'm jealous! :yes_grin:

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Took mine out yesterday for about 2 hours..I love it when we can get back on the water.

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Yeah , yeah............rub it in Mariah1. :rolling_laugh::rolling_laugh:

7.4 running rich
 

Just great day for the ride. She started her 21st year of service yesterday. My passengers yesterday could have cared less.


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We've had a few low 80's days already. Humid as all get out. Mosquitos and wasps are already out, some are big enough to carry a small dog away


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