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Old May 10, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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my engine is running very rich, so rich in fact that it floods itself and every time i try to start it i have to wait for the fuel to clear before it will get a good turn. its the 5.7, any ideas on what i should play with to reduce the richness of the fuel?
 
Old May 10, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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Are We Talking About A Carbed Motor? Sick
 
Old May 10, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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I don't know about the richness of the fuel, although one has to be rich in order to fill the tank. But as Sick mentioned, we need to know what system are you using, fuel injection, carburator, forced induction, etc.., in order to give a sensible reply.
 
Old May 10, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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oh ya my bad, it is the tpi, not carbed
 
Old May 10, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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I'm Not Into TPI So My Knowledge Is Limited. But I Do Know Fuel Mixture Is Controlled By Your Computer And It's Sensors. Is Your Check Engine Light On? Sick
 
Old May 10, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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na no check engine light, we ran the diagnostic computer and it came up as rich, but my dad didnt have the tools with him, so next time ive got some acces to them we are going to play with it. i was just wondering if there was soemthing specific i should go ahead and do.
 
Old May 11, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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May want to test the fuel pressure regulator, as it may be allowing too much pressure to the injectors, also check the O2 sensors.
 
Old May 11, 2006 | 01:25 AM
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alright ill do that, thanks
 
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