need help asap!!! running too rich

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  1. mavgirl78

    mavgirl78 New Member

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    the 74 is running too rich. when i start it up it does good but after about a min it starts too run super rich and black smoke start pouring out of the exhaust. what do i do please help what should i set all my screws and what can i do to stop the rich running. it has the carter 1 barrel carb.
     
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    Make sure the screws that hold the main body to the throttle plate are tight. Just grab the top part of the carb and see if it's loose.
     
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    greasemonkey Burnin corn

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    And make sure the choke is open.
     
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    And the float's not stuck.
     

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