ok, I'll check that. With the carb being so new I didn't actually think to
do that, I know these carbs can be troublsome.

Jason
"Mike Romain" > wrote in message
...
> 99% of the time it is the other way, running too lean which acts like
> too rich.
>
> Here is a good link to the test and likely fix for it. The tool used
> can be obtained at any welding supply shop, it is used for cleaning
> torch tips.
>
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/engine/carter.html
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Pi-Eyed Piper wrote:
>>
>> I have a 4.2L with a brand new carb(nutters done) and header (feb) it has
>> run SWEET up until a month ago, now it's running like crap...
>>
>> It's running really rich, that's the main symptom. Mileage isn't bad but
>> it's not as good as it was. plugs have about 10K, wires are about a year
>> old. it doesn't sputter or hesitate and still has great power. It seems
>> to
>> run closer to normal when it's at operating temp, which makes sense.
>>
>> Could this be as simple as adjusting the fuel/air mixture? Just seems
>> weird
>> that "bang" it's running really rich
>>
>> any help is appreciated
>>
>> Jason