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by chammill3
February 22nd, 2002, 9:34 am
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Adjust rich fuel?
Replies: 5
Views: 213

Re: Adjust rich fuel?

Well, Mr Great Tonge mine is a DOHC 5-speed and I do alot of highway miles. All stock except the rear-deck spoiler.<P>I run Bosch Platinum Plugs, Belden Premiun Plug Wires and stock cap, rotor, module.<P>I frequently replace the air-filter, change oil and filter. Run a mix of 3/4 88-octane and 1/4 ...
by chammill3
February 21st, 2002, 9:54 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Adjust rich fuel?
Replies: 5
Views: 213

Re: Adjust rich fuel?

Stephane '96 Balze Red RS thank you for information! <P>At this point I'm lookin for all the input I can get. <P>The car is a great vehicle, but it does have 160,000+ miles and runs very well, except for this mishap.
by chammill3
February 21st, 2002, 9:46 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Adjust rich fuel?
Replies: 5
Views: 213

Re: Adjust rich fuel?

I have new O2 sensor, plugs, wires, cap, rotor. <P>It seems when I had it in the shop to change the Timing Belt the Timing was retarded. I didn't know this till now. <P>I advanced the timing significantly and this helps with hotter cleaner burn on plugs. No more fouled plugs. Amazing! <P>In the ...
by chammill3
February 21st, 2002, 12:21 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Easily Adjust Timing
Replies: 13
Views: 695

Re: Easily Adjust Timing

I have 94 MX-3 DOHC, and I found that I have 2-timing marks. So after reading about Miata advance timing to 14-degrees I tried same, but I went to 2nd-mark on mine (have two marks) and it works very well. Lots of extra zoooom, pinging may result due to extra load or low octane fuel. Bosch Platinum ...
by chammill3
February 21st, 2002, 12:09 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Spark Plug Wire
Replies: 8
Views: 391

Re: Spark Plug Wire

<A HREF="http://www.carparts.com" TARGET=_blank>www.carparts.com</A> (part # 700864) cost $37.28 per set. A great source and you will SAVE MONEY ordering direct. I have 94 MX-3 1.6L and I use Belden Premium wires at a cost $37.28 per set, they last about 60-100,000 miles, I had mine for 80,000 miles ...
by chammill3
February 21st, 2002, 11:59 am
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Adjust rich fuel?
Replies: 5
Views: 213

Adjust rich fuel?

I have a 1994 MX-3 1.6L DOHC and it generally runs very good getting 300-325 miles per tank. However, when I startup the engine after it sits all night I get way too much fuel to the injectors, creating a large cloud of white/blue/black smoke from the exhuast. Also note, I now have constant problem ...

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