Fred Stenzel wrote:
> I have a 95 FXDS Conv.
> I recently installed slash cut S.E. pipes
> S.E. air filter system and a 45 slow main jet.
> My plugs a carboning up with black soot
> and she back fires out the carb and pipes
> now. I thought carbon means to much gas
> in the air fuel mixture. The Harley Dealer
> told me to open the main jet a quarter turn
> and that it was running to lean!
> Doesn't make much sense to me! Drilled out the cap on the carb and opened
> her a quarter turn and it didn't seam to help. Any suggestions? It does run
> better when I run her for 2 or 3 miles down the road.
> Fritz
That screw under the plug is 'not' the main jet, that's an idle mixture screw.
Get the HD manual and read up on how the CV carb works, it's got a real
good explanation, you should be able to figure it out.
Yes, black sooty plugs mean too much fuel.
HogDr
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