engine loads up--- blak sooty smoke

1985 DODGE ARIES
25,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DENNY65
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It was suggested I change the coolant temp sensor which I did. I also had installed new plugs which got sooty so I cleaned them up. Everything was fine for a couple of days--ran good and peppy. Than the problem of loading up and sooty exhaust came back. Any ideas would be appreciated
Nov 26, 2014 at 11:23 AM
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HMAC300
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scan fr codes and check fuel pressure is this fuel injected or carb? I tmakes a big difference if carb check for a blown gasket beneath base of carb.
Nov 26, 2014 at 12:18 PM
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DENNY65
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It's EFI ----I don't think its a fuel pressure problem because it will run just fine at times----when it's cold it may idle rough but then run smooth.
Thanks, Denny
Nov 26, 2014 at 3:34 PM