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Default Automotive emission controls

In article . com,
Beloved Leader wrote:
Here are the results of my latest test:


October 4, 11:17 a.m.
Idle 538-540 rpm according to the test machine's display. (Should be
550)
HC, ppm: 15 mph: limit 55; actual 59 (fail)
HC, ppm, 25 mph: limit 100; actual 79 (pass)


CO, %, 15 mph: limit 0.22; actual 0.01 (pass)
CO, %, 25 mph: limit 0.32; actual 0.04 (pass
NO, ppm, 15 mph; limit 720; actual 136 (pass)
NO, ppm, 25 mph; limit 700; actual 188 (pass)
Overall test results: fail.


Confirms my earlier diagnosis. It's running weak. Check first for air
leaks anywhere in intake system and engine breathers. Only then check carb.

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