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Old Sep 23, 2020 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by kodpkd
I'll have to check. I think I installed a 58 jet.
You still have black exhaust outlets and exhaust smell with the 58?
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Old Sep 23, 2020 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by kodpkd
I am at 5000 ft. maybe my main jet should be different. The float has been set. I have been through the gas lines and gas cap, no leaks that I can find. I'll look into the carb throat. I guess I shouldn't see fuel dripping.
It didn't come with a charcoal canister.
I don't believe '68s or '69s had the charcoal vapor canister; I think that started in '70.
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Up date: I did find the exhaust a little loose. I got at least 1/2 turn on each of the 6 manifold to pipe nuts. Goodentit now. The driver side pipe actually wiggled about 1/4 inch.
I need to drive it a bit more to see if I can tell a difference.

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I also found the manifold bolts a little loose. 1/4 to 1/2 turn on most of them.
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