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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 09:57 PM
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Default Fuel Mixture Using Vacuum Gage

Hey there.. Can anyone tell me where to find the tech paper on how to set optimun fuel air mixture using a vacuum gage? I"ve looked through the Forum Tech section and didn't see it. Thanks... :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 10:16 PM
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Default Re: Fuel Mixture Using Vacuum Gage (Silvr77)

See C3 Tech Tips, " How to tune a Holley carb ".
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 10:21 PM
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goto http://www.corvettefaq.com

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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 10:47 PM
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Default Re: Fuel Mixture Using Vacuum Gage (jimbb72454)

See C3 Tech Tips, " How to tune a Holley carb ".
No..this procedure with a vacuum gage is not included in Lars's tech paper, but thanks anyway.

Daily Driver... Yeah.. that's the one... :D :D :D
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 10:58 PM
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Default Re: Fuel Mixture Using Vacuum Gage (Silvr77)

I think you "tweek" the mixture until you reach the highest manifold vacuum..

but don't hold me to that.
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