turtle1173
Chief Petty Officer
- Joined
- Nov 29, 2001
- Messages
- 437
#1 -- When I pull my spark plugs there are small particles on the plugs. They look like little grains of sand but I'm sure they are carbon (well, I'm not sure...). My question is: Is this an idication that I should decarbon or what would be causing this (too rich/too lean)? My plugs are not fouling, although they are plastered with this (but it wipes right off).<br /><br />#2 -- Yesterday was the first time I have ran my engine with the carb covers on. You know... that big one piece 'thing' that covers all 3 carbs. What really is the purpose of this? My engine seemed so much louder with it on. I would have thought that it should have the opposite effect. Does this change the air/fuel mixture any (make it run leaner or richer)?<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />Shane