Merc 380 SEL V8

1980 MERCEDES BENZ 380SEL
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TENSHI_REIJIN
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Mercedes Benz 380 SEL V8 car is blowing smoke from running too rich. Bosch fuel injection system. How can I adjust mixture and where is the adjusting screw? Is there any other reason why its blowing petrol smoke?
Dec 12, 2010 at 7:23 AM
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The mixture should only be set using correct calibration equipment as the settings are extremely critical, i would be more inclined to be thinking that it may just be a faulty plug or lead causing this problem, i would be looking here first.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 12, 2010 at 9:12 AM
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