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Stinky emissions 140-160 1972

posted by  Lord Volvo on  Thu Oct 6 22:40 CST 2011
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I need some schooling on carburetor-fueled engines since I'm used to my 1984 244 with LH injection.

My "new" 142 with a Weber carb has strong-smelling emissions. It reminds me of how fuel-injected cars smell when running cold until the cat converter heats up. Other than leaning out the mixture, is there anything that can be done to get "cleaner" emissions from a carbed car? I love driving my 142 and the simplicity of what's under the hood, but I feel badly about the low gas mileage (low 20s) and higher pollution contributions.
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Mike F - 1984 244 DL - 317,000 miles
Original engine, transmission, drive train, starter
Undergoing reconstructive surgery with POR-15

1972 142 S - The Yellow Brick - 135,000 miles
All stock except for Weber Carb. B20B engine. M40 tranny. 0 - 60 whenever the hell it feels like it.






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