A.F Mixture
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A.F Mixture
I am trying to adjust my stock nikki carb and need help on how to set the a/f mixture. I don't have any fancy gauges or anything, I was just wondering if there was a way to set it kinda in a general way, kinda estimated. Any help would be appreciated.
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Before attempting, you should first chech all the basic tune up adjustments such as: dwell, ignition timing, and spark plug condition. Also, verify that there are no vaccum leaks due to disconnected or leaking hoses. Then, if these symptoms persist, the next step, for a Mazda built from 1979-1982, would be to have the idle mixture checked with an HC/CO analyzer at a dealership or diagnostic center. The reason: a HC/CO analyzer is an extremely expensive piece of equipment and the adjustment procedure is complex.
However, for a Mazda built from 1983-1985, the idle mixture can be checked with a dwell meter. First, disconnect the check connector for the air/fuel solenoid; second, connect a dwell meter for four cylinder engines between the check connector and the engine; and lastly, the meter should read 32'-40' on 1983-1984 models and 20'-70' on 1985 models. If you do not obtain these readings then adjust the air/fuel mixture screw.
However, for a Mazda built from 1983-1985, the idle mixture can be checked with a dwell meter. First, disconnect the check connector for the air/fuel solenoid; second, connect a dwell meter for four cylinder engines between the check connector and the engine; and lastly, the meter should read 32'-40' on 1983-1984 models and 20'-70' on 1985 models. If you do not obtain these readings then adjust the air/fuel mixture screw.
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what is dwell?? i got it on my nifty timming light but it just goes off the scales when i selcet it..
i always thought it had to do with the valves in them other type of egine.. but i think im way off the mark.
i always thought it had to do with the valves in them other type of egine.. but i think im way off the mark.
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Set your idle speed screw to 750 RPM.
Adjust the mixture screw till it idles the highest.
Readjust your idle speed screw so that is at 750 again.
Readjust the mixture again.
Now clockwise the mixture screw about 1/4 turn or so. This gives your idle a little richness that the emission control system needs to burn the nasties up at idle.
It's not necessary to go rich if you've done away with the rats nest. Running lean at idle won't make the engine too hot. Running excessively rich will carbonize your plugs, though.
Adjust the mixture screw till it idles the highest.
Readjust your idle speed screw so that is at 750 again.
Readjust the mixture again.
Now clockwise the mixture screw about 1/4 turn or so. This gives your idle a little richness that the emission control system needs to burn the nasties up at idle.
It's not necessary to go rich if you've done away with the rats nest. Running lean at idle won't make the engine too hot. Running excessively rich will carbonize your plugs, though.
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Ok, Thanks. Does any body have pictures of different gauges, and how to hook them up? Also, isn't there an oxygen sesor in the factory manifold? If so, can I use this one and where is it located? Also, what is the recomended A/F mixture for our cars?
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Originally posted by Project84
If the A/F ratio is, say 11.3:1 on person A's car, that wouldn't be any more rich or lean on person B's car would it?
If the A/F ratio is, say 11.3:1 on person A's car, that wouldn't be any more rich or lean on person B's car would it?
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