Re: 91 V8Q - Soot in Tail Pipe

[johnc@together.net]

black smoke / residue  = bad mixture (rich)
white smoke / residue = burning oil

JCMosko@aol.com wrote:

> I am a relatively new owner(two weeks) of 91V8Q with 91K miles.  Love the car
> and want to keep it running well. Notice that there is some black soot in the
> tailpipe.  Is this normal?  Car does not appear to be burning oil.    There is
> a very slight hesitation on acceleration.   Otherwise, get it to 4000rpm and
> say goodbye to the stoplight.
>
> Already have back roadtrip planned with a friend with a dodge viper who likes
> to drive fast.  Has to wait till spring since if snow hits, he become a little
> red sled which slides into the nearest stationary object.
>
> Spent part of yesterday waxing  the outside and treating the leather to
> Christmas carols since this was my present to myself.
>
> TIA
> John
> 97 Econoline Conversion - luxury team transporation
> 90V8Q - dad's fun and luxury to boot

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