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Old 10-21-2006, 02:19 PM
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Some of this is actually Blowby that had previously been pulled into the intake through the base of the carb. Some of it is also vapours coming off of the oil. Both will have a fuel smell. An 830 is a Competition carb that is jetted pretty rich, you may want to check the fuel curve.
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