Black Smoke From Exhaust

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TREWEE
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Hi i will try to explain aswell as I can, I brought a car about 2 weeks ago an M Reg Fiesta.
It has Black smoke coming from exhaust and it wont start the 1st 2nd or 3rd try, Eventualy it will start, i let it warm up a bit. Then when i press the accelerator it will rev but it will only rev better if i touch it slightly, because if i put my foot down more on the accelerator it will drop the revs or even cut out, It will only pick up speed a bit if i release the accelerator.
Im at my wits ends many people have said its the Fuel mixture or the Carburettor. has anyone else encountered this and do you think its also the same problem why it wontstart first time?.

thanks and i tried my best to explain.
Jun 13, 2006 at 2:58 PM
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DADBOY
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I have a similar question posted, "Lacks power, sometimes hard to start, black smoke" by dadboy. My GMC Safari is a throttle body fuel injected vehicle, so it can't be the carburator.
I have installed new spark plugs, vacuum hoses, fuel pump & strainer, fuel filter, and air filter. Mine is better than it was, but still is not right.
I wish you well. If you get it figured out, please send me the answer.
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Jun 17, 2006 at 5:00 PM
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JDL
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To me black smoke means it is running too rich.
Nov 21, 2010 at 10:21 PM
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