running lean
03-05-02, 01:04 PM
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running lean
what is the effect on an engine when running lean.....or rich....i did a search but did not come up with anything that was useful....thanks in advance 
03-05-02, 01:10 PM
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Rich just surpressed power and fouls spark plugs.
Lean can lead to increase combustion temperatures with uncontrolled air/fuel mixtures combustion - this is called detonation.  Severe detonation can cause damage to engine components and eventually kill the motor.
-Ted
Lean can lead to increase combustion temperatures with uncontrolled air/fuel mixtures combustion - this is called detonation.  Severe detonation can cause damage to engine components and eventually kill the motor.
-Ted
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