Re: alfa-digest V7 #961

[Bpnmrice@domain.elided]

Rob Murphy asked about mixture and exhaust temps. From my humble background, 
here are my thoughts, Rob.

Does this very light brown crust [on the spark plugs] indicate that the 
engine is running too lean or a little lean?  -- What you describe sounds 
like settings are good. Black or wet is not good. Light tan is good.

Should I richen the mixture some? -- Nope

I have also noticed that the exhaust temp seems to be high.  After running 
more than 30 minutes I cannot touch the tailpipe for more than a second or 
so, or I will get burned.  Is this normal? -- I hope so, or mine is in 
trouble. I get the same heat on my SO's Explorer. Hot tailpipe is good. Cold 
means water will condense, and that is bad.  

All this is FWIW.

Enjoy your Spider, Rob.

Bob Rice
86 Spider

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