adjusting carburater

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HELENBERRONES
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how can you adjust your carburater for better gas milage on a 1976 chevy halfton pickup
Jan 15, 2011 at 4:12 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Turn both air and fuel screws in the entire way. Turn them out 1 1/2 turns. From there, you need to adjust the mixture until the engine runs its smoothest. Remember, in 1976, fuel mileage wasn't a real big concern. They weren't designed for fuel economy.
Feb 1, 2011 at 11:03 AM
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